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Greg Leet

Remuera,New Zealand

Summary

With a proven track record at European Motor Distributors Limited, I've led teams to exceptional growth, achieving a 5.9% ROS and fostering manufacturer relationships. My leadership is marked by a customer-centric approach and a continuous improvement mindset, driving both business excellence and talent development.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Audi New Zealand General Manager

European Motor Distributors Limited
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented Audi NZ's Vision of 'Drive to the Top'.
  • Established a high-performing team culture by ensuring the right people are in place to deliver on the strategy.
  • Overall accountability for all operations and outputs.
  • Monitor financial performance, identify areas for improvement in cost savings, and revenue generation.

Key KPI achievements.

  • Reduce e-tron (EV) stocks from ?? to ??
  • Achieve capital allocation limits.
  • Maintain premium market share of ? to ?
  • Audi Connect, Audi Network Certification from? to ?

Highlights

  • Restored relationships with Audi AG colleagues, at all levels, supporting a spirit of partnership.
  • Reinvigorated our Audi Dealer Network through a collaborative approach.
  • Supported development of overarching Audi product strategy.
  • Significantly reduce the exposure buy reducing stocking levels from ?? to ??

Volkswagen New Zealand PV (Passenger Vehicle) General Manager

European Motor Distributors Limited
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • During my tenure as leader of Volkswagen PV, we have faced both exceptional successes and challenging lows.
  • One of the biggest hurdles we encountered was the uncharted territory of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced us to reevaluate and adjust our workings.
  • Despite these difficulties, we established several quality initiatives that have added significant value to our business, including a revamped demo approach, a robust variable marketing process, NPS-focused rewards, and aftersales programs.
  • The team's adaptability and resilience were key to the continued success, as we navigated a difficult trading environment after a period of significant growth.
  • Ensuring Volkswagen PV delivered agreed annual game plans.
  • Developing the Volkswagen PV team to operate at the highest levels of performance.
  • Foster world-class manufacturer relationships
  • Deliver on approved budgets and forecasts.
  • Optimize profitability while delivering cost savings at every opportunity.

Key KPl's achieved:

  • FY23 achieving 5.9% ROS with minimal factory support, Achieving second in the 2021 MTA Dealer Attitude Survey, Market Share 4.7% of ICE for CY2021 with restricted production available.

Highlights:

  • Manufacturer relationships at multiple departments at VWAG, Access to ID product and MEB readiness roll out, Advancement of team members.

Skoda New Zealand General Manager

European Distributors Limited
09.2014 - 08.2019
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to maximize Skoda NZ's contribution to EMD.
  • Demonstrated inspiring leadership and a commitment to development.
  • Inspiring and enabling the Skoda team to fulfill their true potential.
  • Fostering world-class manufacturer relationships.
  • Support, enable, and inspire the Skoda Dealer Network.
  • Optimizing profitability at every opportunity.

Key KPl's achieved:

  • Skoda Dealer Network CICD implementation, Championed the GGPP throughout Skoda and supported EMD implementation, Skoda growth of 200% over 4 years, New Zealand represented as the 4th most innovative Skoda Market.

Highlights:

  • Skoda Kodiaq achieving 2017 AA Car of the Year, Inaugural Skoda Champions Awards Event, Securing collaborative Skoda Auto factory relationships, Recognised within European Motors Talent Group, Assisting fellow colleagues through mentorship and development support.

Audi Sales Manager

European Motor Distributors
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to deliver retail and wholesale targets.
  • Stock Management, both new and fleet.
  • Implementation of marketing initiatives.
  • Deliver a budgeted ROS.

Highlights:

  • Restore budgeted vehicle margins, Audi A3 SB -37, take to market. Transform factory relationships. 2014 Audi Excellence Awards Event. Audi NZ record sales results.

National Corporate Account Manager

Volkswagen New Zealand
01.2010 - 01.2011

General Manager

Tristram European
01.2007 - 01.2010

General Manager / Sales Manager / Sales Specialist

Garry Keith Motors
01.1994 - 01.2007

Education

School Certificate -

St Johns College
Hamilton, NZ

Skills

  • Client-Centric Mindset
  • Talent Development
  • Drive for Excellence
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Values-Driven Approach
  • Stakeholder Relationship

Referees

Glynn Tulloch, 021 442 484, Blair Olliff, 021 792 157, Mike Farmer, 029 928 4405, Richard Van den Engel, 029 773 1350, Troy Kennedy 021 912 995

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Audi New Zealand General Manager

European Motor Distributors Limited
08.2024 - Current

Volkswagen New Zealand PV (Passenger Vehicle) General Manager

European Motor Distributors Limited
08.2019 - 07.2023

Skoda New Zealand General Manager

European Distributors Limited
09.2014 - 08.2019

Audi Sales Manager

European Motor Distributors
01.2011 - 01.2014

National Corporate Account Manager

Volkswagen New Zealand
01.2010 - 01.2011

General Manager

Tristram European
01.2007 - 01.2010

General Manager / Sales Manager / Sales Specialist

Garry Keith Motors
01.1994 - 01.2007

School Certificate -

St Johns College
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