Alex Williamson

Alex Williamson has a comprehensive work experience in the finance and accounting sector. Alex started their career as a Trainee Accountant at Laidlaw Strathclyde in 1993 and worked there until 1996. After that, they joined Trust Motors Ltd as a Dealership Accountant from 1996 to 1998.

Following this, they joined Reg Vardy plc and worked as a Dealership Accountant from 1998 to 2004. Alex was then promoted to the role of Group Project Accountant at Reg Vardy plc, where they worked until 2005.

In 2005, Alex joined John R Weir Ltd, where they served as the Group Financial Controller for a significant duration, from 2005 to 2012.

After leaving John R Weir Ltd, Alex joined Arnold Clark as a Franchise Accountant for Mercedes Benz from 2012 to 2013. Alex also briefly worked as a Divisional Financial Controller at Arnold Clark in 2013 before moving to Peter Vardy Ltd.

At Peter Vardy Ltd, Alex worked as the Divisional Financial Controller for Prestige vehicles from July 2013 to November 2013. Alex then served as the Operations Financial Controller until December 2014 and was later promoted to Group Financial Controller in January 2015. Alex remained in this position until May 2016.

Currently, Alex Williamson is employed at Vertu Motors plc. Alex joined the company in June 2016 as an Accountant and progressed to the position of Divisional Financial Controller in January 2018. As of March 2020, Alex holds the role of Assistant Divisional Finance Director at Vertu Motors plc.

Alex Williamson completed their Bachelor of Accountancy degree at the University of Dundee from 1988 to 1992. Following this, they pursued a Cima Professional Qualification at Glasgow Caledonian University, although the specific dates for this certification are not provided. Additionally, Alex obtained the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) certification from CIMA, although the exact month and year of attainment are not mentioned.