Vertu Appoints Award-Winning Manager To Head Southern Accident Repair Centres
Award-winning automotive retailer Vertu has strengthened its Accident Repair Centre network after appointing Ashley Rowe as Regional Manager for the South region.
Alongside nearly 200 sales outlets representing over 30 of the leading manufacturers from across the globe, Vertu also operates an extensive network of specialist Accident Repair Centres across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Truro.
Ashley joins the Group to oversee a number of those Accident Repair Centres across the South of England, and brings extensive experience within the automotive repair business.
Having launched his career in the industry as an assessor, Ashley rose through the ranks to his most recent position of Operations Director at a well-established Accident Repair Centre in the Midlands.
In that role, Ashley was responsible for leading a high-performing team on a day-to-day basis, working alongside major insurance and manufacturer partners to continually deliver outstanding results.
In recognition of his success, Ashley was named National Bodyshop Manager of the Year by Bodyshop Magazine in 2024.
News of Ashley’s appointment comes hot on the heels of Dominic Evans being promoted to the role of General Manager of Vertu’s mobile bodyshop service Repair Master.
Ashley Rowe said: “I’m delighted to be joining such a well-established and respected business, and having developed my management skills in recent years, am excited to now be moving into a Regional Manager position.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for me to help drive the business forward and I’m looking forward to working with colleagues across the South of England to ensure that we continue to provide customers with the best possible experience.”
Neil Hall, Group Bodyshop and Cosmetic Repair Director at Vertu, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Ashley to the Group given his extensive industry experience and the high levels of performance he has enjoyed in his career to date.
“As we seek to strengthen our network of Accident Repair Centres across the UK, Ashley is the perfect person to lead our teams across the South of England and I’m confident that the knowledge he brings will help deliver strong results across the board.”