Mercedes-Benz UK has appointed a new Managing Director, in the person of Gary Savage, who will take the helm of Mercedes-Benz Cars, replacing Dermot Delly, who will retire at the end of the current month.
“Savage brings with him a depth of knowledge and experience of the automotive industry, most recently from his role as Managing Director Citroen UK,” stated the press release, whowing Mercedes' confidence in the company's newest appointment.
Prior to working for Citroen as a Managing Director for the automotive producer's UK arm, which he served for almost one year, Savage held the top marketing and brand development position at the Russian division of the VW Group’s premium brand, Audi. Before that, the executive lead Audi’s UK sales and marketing division.
“Gary Savage has consistently delivered significant business results in all his previous roles and firmly established his professional reputation within our sector,” said Wilfried Steffen, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz UK. “His role will be to lead the delivery of our passenger car strategy, working with his team to maximise sales volumes in the UK and champion the highest quality customer service, retailer professionalism and brand values.”
"Dermot Kelly has played a major part in driving forward the Mercedes-Benz passenger car strategy, making Mercedes-Benz and smart the successful brands they are today. I would like to wish Dermot well and at the same time welcome Gary to the company," the executive added.
“Savage brings with him a depth of knowledge and experience of the automotive industry, most recently from his role as Managing Director Citroen UK,” stated the press release, whowing Mercedes' confidence in the company's newest appointment.
Prior to working for Citroen as a Managing Director for the automotive producer's UK arm, which he served for almost one year, Savage held the top marketing and brand development position at the Russian division of the VW Group’s premium brand, Audi. Before that, the executive lead Audi’s UK sales and marketing division.
“Gary Savage has consistently delivered significant business results in all his previous roles and firmly established his professional reputation within our sector,” said Wilfried Steffen, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz UK. “His role will be to lead the delivery of our passenger car strategy, working with his team to maximise sales volumes in the UK and champion the highest quality customer service, retailer professionalism and brand values.”
"Dermot Kelly has played a major part in driving forward the Mercedes-Benz passenger car strategy, making Mercedes-Benz and smart the successful brands they are today. I would like to wish Dermot well and at the same time welcome Gary to the company," the executive added.