Wilkie brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge of fleet and commercial vehicles, having worked in the automotive sector for over 20 years. During this time, he spent nine years in senior operational roles and joined the TrustFord team in August 2013 as general manager of its Huddersfield and Bradford dealerships.
In his new role Wilkie will reporting directly into operations director John Leeman and willl be responsible for overseeing TrustFord’s entire fleet and commercial vehicle operation, which accounts for over 40% of the business’ new vehicle sales.
Wilkie commented: ‘I am thrilled to be selected to head up the fleet and commercial vehicle division. As a result of our commitment to our customers, as well as a fantastic team of devoted salespeople, TrustFord has been a leader in best practice and innovation for many years; I’m looking forward to helping further develop this important area of the business.’