Commercial characteristic from Harris Group

Automotive distributor and retailer, Harris Group has introduced a strategic restructuring of the corporate and the appointment of a brand new senior management group because it positions itself for a brand new part of accelerated progress in 2024 and past.

As a part of various management bulletins, chairperson and CEO, Denise Harris, has appointed Brian Patterson as Group Managing Director. With accountability for the enterprise’ P&L, Brian will advise on and develop the corporate’s strategic course, motivating the enterprise to fulfill formidable progress targets, underpinned by the core goal of delivering distinctive customer support within the areas of each gross sales and aftersales.

Brian Patterson brings 20 years of motor business expertise to Harris Group. Beginning out as an apprentice technician at Agnew Group (a Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van dealership) to working for Ballyvesey Holdings Restricted for 13 years within the roles of service supervisor, regional basic supervisor, and aftersales director. Over the course of his profession, he has held quite a few administration roles with worldwide manufacturers, with a major deal with business automobiles.

Earlier than becoming a member of Harris Group, Mind was a contract strategic management guide, working with various well-known vendor teams.

Barry McGrane can be appointed as the corporate’s new Chief Monetary Officer (CFO). Barry will spearhead the corporate’s finance and IT features as the corporate enters a brand new period of growth. A seasoned finance skilled with over 30 years of expertise, Barry’s profession has seen him function CFO for famend Irish and worldwide companies comparable to United Drug, Grosvenor, and Moy Park.

Barry has held senior monetary roles in a variety of numerous sectors together with property growth, building, meals, pharma and motor commerce. Notably, as Finance Director at Grosvenor Providers, he managed the leasing perform of the corporate’s world safety and patrol monitoring service. His in depth C-suite monetary and treasury experience positions him as a worthwhile addition to the Harris Group management group.

Talking concerning the appointments, Denise Harris mentioned: “These are two vital appointments for Harris Group as we embark on a journey of accelerated progress and transformation. Collectively, Brian and Barry will assist drive innovation, progress, and operational excellence throughout the organisation. Their appointments underscore our dedication to attracting high expertise and positioning Harris Group for sustained success in 2024 and past.”

Headquartered in Dublin, Harris Group is a recognised automotive chief each within the UK and Eire with marque manufacturers together with MAXUS and Higer Bus & Coach.

Based by the late Pino Harris in 1961, the corporate is now underneath the management of his spouse, Mrs Denise Harris, and is forecasting vital progress in 2024 throughout all departments, together with gross sales and distribution, after gross sales, components and meeting, and coaching.

The group has developed a depot in Liverpool from the place it homes its UK places of work, together with a components & distribution centre and coaching academy, managed and directed from its Irish headquarters.