Vertu Colleagues Shortlisted For Prestigious Automotive 30% Club Awards
Two senior leaders from Vertu have been shortlisted for the 2026 Inspiring Automotive Women Awards, organised by the Automotive 30% Club.
Alison Hicks, Aftersales Manager at Hyundai Peterlee, and Vikki Chauntry-Brooks, CMA General Manager at Nissan Derby, have been recognised for their leadership, influence and commitment to driving positive change within the automotive industry.
The recognition follows last year’s success for Vertu, when Nicola Thompson and Jessica Montgomery were named among the winners.
The awards, which highlight women making a measurable impact in their organisations and inspiring others to progress, form part of the Automotive 30% Club’s mission to improve gender balance across the sector.
To promote inclusive leadership, the Automotive 30% Club aims to see at least 30% of key leadership positions in the automotive industry filled by women by 2030.
Alison Hicks has played a key role in developing her team and delivering consistent performance at Hyundai Peterlee. Vikki Chauntry-Brooks has led operations at Nissan Derby with a focus on inclusive leadership and long-term growth.
Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu, said: “Alison and Vikki are exceptional leaders who bring energy, integrity and a deep understanding of the business to everything they do. Their shortlisting is a reflection of the impact they’ve had on their teams and the wider organisation.
“It’s encouraging to see their work recognised by the Automotive 30% Club, which continues to challenge the industry to think differently about leadership and opportunity.”
Alison Hicks said: “It was a very pleasant surprise to be nominated by my colleagues and know they appreciate the effort I put in.
"Aftersales, like much of the automotive industry, is very male dominated and it’s important that initiatives like the 30% club continue to shine a light on women in the industry so that others can see it is a career for everyone.”
Vikki Chauntry-Brooks commented: “I’ve been fortunate to work with teams who care deeply about what they do, and the fact it is the people who work with me day-in day-out that have put me forward for this award is what makes this recognition so meaningful.
"It’s a reminder that progress comes from the everyday conversations and decisions we make.”