Steve Hibbert is Chairman and Non-Exec Director of many businesses including VR EPS Ltd and is the owner of Private Equity House Pinnacle UK. Steve brings to the VR team over 30 years of solid success within business. When Martin presented the business plan to me over 9 years ago, I backed it immediately as the passion, flair and determination to succeed was evident in the very first meeting with the VR team and their attention to detail is simply first class.
Dream Car: Bentley Continental GT
Skills and Expertise: Business Development, Management, Sales Operations
"For me investment is simple, I back good people with a solid business plan, this year as VR reaches its 9th year in business it is on target to achieve over £18 millions of sales and has a solid business plan to expand in the Northwest to over £60 million in the next 5 years."
Rob's experience within the motor industry spans over 20 years. He has always had a passion for cars and was even able to name every car on the road at the tender age of 5. Fresh out of college Rob started his career as a trainee Salesperson and quickly progressed through the ranks, achieving his first Sales Manager position at just 23. He brings a vast amount of knowledge and expertise from working with some of the world’s largest car manufacturers. Robs leadership qualities and main dealer background has provided the foundations to offer the very best customer experience. Robs qualities are based around the Japanese term "Kaizen" meaning "change for the better" or "continuous improvement." It is a Japanese business philosophy regarding the processes that continuously improves operations and involves all employees.
Dream Car: Lamborghini Aventador, Rolls Royce Ghost
Skills and Expertise: Over 20 Years main dealer experience, Sales Operations
"Being asked to join the board at VR was always going to be a challenge, as I knew how successful the business and brand had already become. Having the opportunity to be involved in an independent business, and losing the ties of a franchise dealership has given me the ability to apply my experience into creating a bespoke buying experience that is second to none"
Martin brings with him a wealth of varied knowledge having worked in the motor trade for over 19 years. He specialises in anything Italian (Ferrari being his true passion) but has experience working with a host of the world’s most well-known sports and performance manufacturers. The Vanrooyen name originates from Martin’s family, a name that has become synonymous in the prestige automotive sector for offering the highest levels of customer service, with an honest and open approach to business. Martin sold his first Ferrari at the tender age of 24!!
Dream Car: Ferrari F12 TDF and a Range Rover Autobiography
Skills and Expertise: Over 16 years working with prestige supercars, Top Customer Service, Sales Management
"For me Vanrooyen was my dream, to see it now as a busy successful business is one of my greatest achievements. We know that the key to our success is keeping our customers' needs at the very core of our business, we strive to be the very best at what we do. Having Pinnacle as our backer has been a major influence in our success and I'm confident that over the next 5 years VR will be the brand name people will link with customer care within the prestige car market"
Glen has always been around cars from an early age, selling cars and Motorbikes on Auto Trader (he actually advertised in the first ever Auto Trader magazine). From his home, at the tender age of 19, he started in the motor trade as a valater for a local car dealer and after 4 years with them he soon realized he was a great communicator and could sell cars. As soon as Glen had worked his way up through valeting to mechanical and service and then sales he then started his own car sales business with money he had saved and a little bank loan. Initially the Sales and Admin was taken care of by his then girlfriend's father (now his wife) who was an accountant then several years later they became business partners and had a successful car showroom for many years. Glen and Steve over the years became good friends and shared their passion for Cars, Speed Boats and Motorbikes, once Glens Father in law retired glen then had a business opportunity to acquire a Daily Car and Van Rental and Contract Hire and Leasing Company and he successfully built this over many years with the help of his two daughters.
Glen joined the company in May 2013 and has helped grow the company over the last few years to turning over in excess of £18 million per year as well as a reputation that is second to none for customer satisfaction and supplying only the very best vehicles, our ethos is to be the best and "nothing is too much trouble".
Dream Car: Ferrari California (Ducati Multistrada 1200 S DVT for a bike!)
Skills and Expertise: 40 Years in the Motor Industry, Contract Hire, Car Finance
"Having owned several motor trade businesses, I am extremely experienced and have close working relationships with many main dealers and prestige garages throughout the UK. Consequently, one of my main roles within the company is to purchase new and used vehicle stock. There is no vehicle I cannot find or supply so please give me a call with your requests."
Mike joined Vanrooyen after spending over 10 years within the BMW network. He previously worked with prestige brands such as Audi and Jaguar. His attention to detail and customer experience is second to none, and will always go above and beyond to make his customers feel extra special. Mike is also a keen biker and will often will be seen on a sunny day on his Ducati Diavel! Mike has recently taken on the project converting a Volkswagen Transporter which he will often spend his weekends transforming.
Dream Car: VW Campervan
Skills and Expertise: Customer Service, Extensive Brand Knowledge, New and Used Cars
"Having previously worked with many of the team at previous main dealers, I was delighted to be asked to work with the Vanrooyen team at their HQ on Gemini Trade Park. My experience ranges from Audi to BMW and I always ensure the customer has an informative and absolutely perfect experience when they visit the showroom."
Sam joined the VR group in 2018 after leaving the Education and Sports Coaching Sector with a BA Hons degree in Sports Coaching.
Sam quickly developed within the sales environment, finding great pride in helping customers find their dream car. He has fantastic organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. Since joining us his attitude to learning has allowed him to progress into a professional advisor in a short space of time. We have high hopes for Sam in the future. Watch this space!
An avid sports person, Sam continues to play football semi-professionally whilst having a passion for other sports such as running, cycling and triathlons.
Dream Car: Range Rover Vogue Autobiography
Skills and Expertise: Car Finance, People Skills and Organisation.
"It is a privilege to be part of the VR family. I have been fortunate to work with and learn from some highly skilled and experienced individuals during my time with the company. This has been incremental in my personal development within the industry. At VR we take great pride in the business we represent, and also understand the values of the company daily. Customer care and great customer experience is our constant focus."
Nick has over 10 years' experience, specialising in car finance. After spending his time working with various finance brokers, he felt he needed to progress his career by applying his finance knowledge in a showroom environment. Nick then went on to work at one of the largest used car supermarkets as well as 2 main dealers offering new bespoke cars.
His time spent working within the car finance industry has enabled him to offer the best advice when it comes to the various funding options that are available to both personal and business customers. He prides himself on building fantastic relationships with customers and enjoys making the buying experience a pleasurable one.
Nick is a keen amateur chef and can often be found in the VR kitchen making a calorific lunch for the team. He once baked a cake for a customer as part of a deal; if you ask you never know!
Dream Car: 1967 Corvette Stingray
Skills and Expertise: Car finance, Customer satisfaction, Compliance
"Being part of the VR team is something I am really proud of. I really enjoy going above and beyond to ensure that the customers experience is as special and unique as our cars are."
Joel brings to VR Car Centre his knowledge and background working within BMW/Audi specialist garages, with a passion for all things cars. He currently maintains and organises our quality used cars and helps ensure that every single customer handover is a successful one. Joel also has a passion for bikes and F1 Motorsports, however has recently swapped his 2 wheels for a lovely red Skoda Fabia from VR Car Centre.
Dream Car: McLaren 675LT
Skills and Expertise: Customer Service, Main Dealer Specialist Knowledge, Multitasking
"You can usually find me at our used car site in Leigh, VR Car Centre! It's a brilliant opportunity to be part of the VR team, helping to maintain excellent standards of customer service and ensuring that every single car is of the best possible quality."
Chloe joined the VR Team in 2014 shortly after coming home from working overseas in Dubai! She always desired supercars and saw Vanrooyen as a great opportunity for a career change closer to home. Since she started, she has completed her NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Business Administration, Level 3 NVQ Business Management and is currently studying towards her AAT qualifications, her goal is to become a fully qualified accountant in the next few years. Chloe helps look after the day to day running of the business.
Dream Car: Ferrari SF90
Skills and Expertise: Organisation, Multitasking, Problem Solving
"Every team member at Vanrooyen shows pride in their work and is passionate about their role here and this shines through to the customers buying experience. All of our customers know that there is nothing too much trouble for our skilled team and many of them return time and time again."
Elle-Mae joined VR in 2019 after finishing her A-Levels at college. She saw this as a great opportunity for a career in business, especially with the prestigious environment of supercars. Since she joined, she has competed her QFC Level 2 diploma in Business Administration and her NFCE Level 2 qualification in ICT. Elle-Mae primarily deals with personalised registration transfers, invoicing vehicle sales, inputting expenses and registering vehicle warranties for customers to ensure they are satisfied beyond the buying process and to maintain an excellent standard of customer service.
Dream Car: Black Convertible Lamborghini Huracan
Skills and Expertise: Administration, Multitasking, Time Management, Organisation
"Here at Vanrooyen, we are an effective and productive team who strive to go above and beyond for each customer. There is such a positive working atmosphere within the office which, in turn, brings out the very best in all of us. I am looking forward to developing personally and professionally at Vanrooyen in the many years to come."
Phil has over 23 years experience in the motor trade, working with various main dealers around the North West. He currently runs our VR Smart Repair Van maintaining our supercars to expert condition and offering repair services to the local area. Phil has been working with cars since studying his City & Guilds in Body Works, Welding and Repair and has since received an incredible senior ATA Accreditation in Paintwork. He also has an IMI Accreditation in Mechanical, Electrical, Trim. Phil is also the proud owner of a classic 1989 XR31 Convertible Ford Escort which he is restoring in his spare time!
Dream Car: Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Skills and Expertise: Classic Car Restoration, DIY, Smart Repair
"For every car at Vanrooyen that requires that special touch whether it be paint work or wheel refurb is carefully and skilfully maintained to the highest standard."
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