Leadership Reflections

Fifty Years in the Making

Fifty years ago, Lloyd Motor Group was founded on a simple idea, that a family-run business, done properly, could compete with anyone, and that the people behind the counter matter as much as the cars on the forecourt.

Half a century later, that idea hasn't changed. What has changed is almost everything else: the brands we represent, the sites we operate from, the technology under the bonnet, and the generations of people who've built their careers here. Across our sites in Cumbria, the North East, Lancashire, Yorkshire and the Scottish Borders, we reflected on the people who lead our business, some who've been here for decades, some more recently arrived, to see what Lloyd Motor Group has meant to them, what's changed, and what's stayed the same.

These are their words.

"At the heart of Lloyd Motor Group's brand lie our values. They drive our operating principles, our ambitions, and they're fundamental to the way we work."

- Bryan Lloyd, 2021

Sam Lloyd, Managing Director of Lloyd Motor Group

“..As a family-owned business, people have always been at the heart of what we do, and we look forward to building on the strong foundations already in place.." Read More

"There are a number of people who have achieved 10 and 25-year long service awards recently and I would just like to thank  each and every one of you for your hard work and dedication over such a long time period. I hope we'll continue to work together." - Sam's Company Update in September 2024

Gary Bingley Lloyd Motor Group Franchise Director for BMW, MINI, Motorrad, Honda Motorcycles, BYD and Geely said

"We have ambitious growth plans and are thrilled to be creating new jobs and providing opportunities in the region”. Read More


Shaun BMW Carlisle's Aftersales Manager left, Gary Bingley our Franchise Director centre, and Barry Matthews our Group Aftersales Director right.

Mark Powell, Head of Business at Blackpool BMW, MINI, BYD, Motorrad, Lloyd Select and Lloyd Bodyshop said

“At Lloyd Blackpool we know the key to our success is our customers, which is why we strive to put them at the heart of everything we do whether they are choosing a new BMW or maintaining their current one.  Our goal isn’t to simply sell them a BMW; we try to go above and beyond every day, doing everything we can to guarantee an enjoyable customer experience that’s designed to accommodate everyone’s unique needs.” Read More

Our Franchise Director, Gary Bingley left, Mark Powell Our Lloyd Blackpool Head of Business centre, in 2017.

Emma Lindsay, Jaguar Land Rover Aftersales Manager

“What I enjoy most is that even though we have seen a great expansion over the past 3 years I have been in this role, we are still very much a family business. Each site has such a welcoming feel when you walk into the building, for both customers and staff alike - it is the people that make it such a great place to work”.  Read More