I am a confident, multi-talented and highly driven individual, with a passion for both team and personal success. I am described as a strong leader who commands loyalty, respect and total focus from his team. My career experience is comprehensive, spanning many different brands in both the premium and volume automotive sectors and in both operational and strategic roles. I have experience in all key business areas, including sales, after sales, franchising, business strategy, volume & stock planning, Retail and global operations amongst others. My functional ability, varied experience and leadership skills ensure I am able to deliver to a very high standard and in a timely way against objectives set. I am IT literate, have excellent interpersonal skills and am highly numerate.

Global Director, Retail Operations @ Global Retail Strategy Global Franchise Operations and Brand@Retail Global Fleet & Business Global Approved Pre-Owned Global Learning & Development Global Business Transformation Global Business Improvement From August 2014 to Present (1 year 5 months) Managing Director - Mercedes-Benz Retail Group (UK) Limited @ From September 2012 to August 2014 (2 years) Sales Director - Mercedes-Benz Cars, Maybach, smart @ From April 2010 to December 2012 (2 years 9 months) Director, Network Operations @ From June 2007 to April 2010 (2 years 11 months) Manager, Regional Operations @ From November 2006 to May 2007 (7 months) Manager, Sales & Market Planning @ From September 2004 to October 2006 (2 years 2 months) Manager, Franchise Development @ From May 2002 to August 2004 (2 years 4 months) Manager, Strategy & Planning @ From March 2000 to April 2002 (2 years 2 months) Manager, After Sales Planning & Analysis @ From March 1998 to February 2000 (2 years) Various Roles @ From January 1995 to February 1998 (3 years 2 months)

BSc (HONS) – International Business & Manufacturing Engineering @ University of LeicesterCIM Diploma in Marketing (Distinction) @ University of LeicesterHenley Business School – Mastering Leadership Course Accreditation @ Henley Management CollegeIMD Lausanne – Advanced Certificate in Leadership @ IMD Business School Mike Whittington is skilled in: New Business Development, Vehicles, Sales, Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Management, Operations Management, Automotive, B2B, Process Improvement, Profit, Automotive Aftermarket, Change Management, Project Planning