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.
“As a family-owned and family-run business, our people are our most valuable asset in establishing a brand that our customers can trust."
"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."
Sam Lloyd, Managing Director of Lloyd Motor Group
"Fifty years is a significant milestone, and one we mark with a great deal of humility. This business was built on trust, hard work and long-term relationships, and that hasn't changed since the day we opened our doors in Cockermouth in 1976. Everything we've achieved has been down to the loyalty of our customers, the dedication of our colleagues, and the support of the communities we serve. We're proud of our history, but we're just as focused on the next fifty years as we are on the last."
Rob Lindsay JLR Franchise Director at Lloyd Motor Group
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
Gary Bingley our Franchise Director, with the BMW i8 at Lloyd Carlisle BMW in 2014.
Gary Horn, Head of Business at Volvo Carlisle started his career with us over 36 years ago as an apprentice
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.
Roy Holliday, Head of Business at Lloyd Kia Carlisle and Lloyd Used Car Centre Carlisle
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
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