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Key People

Paul Hendy, Chief Executive

Paul took the reins as Chief Executive in 2002, aged 35. Paul is the fifth generation of Hendy to lead the business.

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Rebecca Hendy, Chairperson, Hendy Foundation

Rebecca chairs Hendy Foundation, dedicated to supporting local projects, people and charities across the South Coast.

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Mark Busby, Director, Commercial Operations

Mark joined Hendy by acquisition. As with so many employees of firms acquired by Hendy, Mark stayed and prospered.

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Andrew Smith, Director, Parts and Power

Andrew Smith joined Hendy in 1977 and has stayed loyal to Hendy for 47 years.

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Kirsty Bennett, Group Financial Controller

Like so many Hendy colleagues, Kirsty is from England’s South Coast. Hendy, after all, is a local South Coast company, and proud of it.

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Sarah Martyn, Director, People and Organisational Development

Sarah Martyn looks to attract and retain the very best talent to Hendy and ensure they each have fulfilling careers.

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Paul Murrells, Director, New Vehicle Operations

The Hendy Group has grown spectacularly over the past few decades, mostly by acquisition. One of those acquisitions was the Lifestyle Motor Group in 2016. And with Lifestyle came its Group Sales Director, Paul Murrells.

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John Hendy, Director of Property and IT

Cousin of Chief Executive Paul and the group’s Director of Property and IT, John is an automotive engineer. He studied at Loughborough University, before joining Hendy in 1994.

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Pete Walker, Group Service and Bodyshop Director

Like many Hendy colleagues, Pete Walker was acquired. The Hendy Group is a fast-growing business and has expanded rapidly.

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