Sam Panayides

Sam Panayides has worked in the automotive industry for over 15 years. Sam began their career as a Dealer Principal for Robinsons Motor Group in 2005. In 2008, they became the Contract Hire and Leasing Manager for Fiat Group Automotive UK. Sam left Fiat in 2009 to become the Director of Sales and Marketing for Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground. Sam held this position for five years before moving to Bruntingthorpe Integrated Automotive Solutions. In 2020, they joined Cox Automotive UK as their Director of Sales.

Sam Panayides studied at Loughborough University and obtained a master's degree in Strategic Automotive Dealership Management.

Some of their coworkers include Paul Humphreys - Managing Director, Car Buying & Mobility Solutions, Sebastian Fuchs - Managing Director, Manheim Express & RMS, and James Leese - Chief Customer Officer. Their manager is Martin Forbes, President.