Arbury appoints Martin Dobson as finance director to assist transformation


Bromsgrove-based AM100 automobile retail group Arbury Motor Group has appointed Martin Dobson as its new finance director, to assist steer the corporate’s ongoing transformation and strategic progress.
Dobson brings over 26 years of monetary management expertise throughout the automotive sector, having held senior roles throughout a number of high-profile organisations.
Most not too long ago, he served as interim finance director at Hendy Group, the place he contributed to a broad vary of transition and transformation initiatives over Q1.
He has additionally held key monetary roles at Pendragon, together with accountability for the Automobile Retailer Division and Monetary Shared Service Centre, and has additionally served as finance director at Stratstone and Evans Halshaw. Moreover, he held a short-term place as director of Accounting Shared Providers at Lithia UK.
Dobson joins Arbury at a time of serious momentum. The enterprise, which represents Peugeot, Nissan, Škoda, Fiat, Abarth, Seat, Cupra, and Leapmotor throughout Birmingham, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands, is present process a serious organisational revamp designed to assist long-term success.
As finance director, Dobson will lead the group’s monetary technique and operations, taking part in a vital position in shaping the corporate’s industrial path and serving to future-proof the enterprise.
“With greater than 26 years of expertise within the automotive sector, Martin brings a wealth of trade information and experience in monetary planning, governance and operational effectivity.
“He’s held senior management positions throughout a number of famend organisations, making him a extremely revered determine within the subject. We stay up for collaborating with him as we drive the corporate ahead into its subsequent part,” the enterprise mentioned.
The transformation initiative, which was launched in October, features a realignment of key roles and the introduction of latest administration positions aimed toward rising effectivity and supporting progress.
Pictured from L to R: Ben Archer, Martin Dobson and Scott Stenning