Chris Franklin

Chris Franklin has a diverse range of work experience in the automotive industry. Chris is currently the Head of Business at Vertu Motors plc since June 2021. Prior to this, they worked as the Brand Director at JCT600 Ltd from February 2017 to June 2021. Chris also served as the Head of Business at Knights BMW Group from February 2014 to February 2017. Earlier in their career, they held the position of Dealer Principal at Pendragon PLC from January 2009 to February 2014. Chris also has experience as the Managing Director at BSH Ltd from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, they worked as a Dealer Principal at both Pendragon PLC from 2005 to 2007 and Sytner Group from 2003 to 2005. Chris'scareer in the automotive industry began at Hartwell, where they served as a Dealer Principal and Sales Manager from 1998 to 2003.

Chris Franklin attended Loughborough University from 2009 to 2013, where they obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Strategic Automotive Dealership Management.