Jameel Motors has appointed Inchcape executive Tom Carney as its first managing director within the UK.
Carney was most recently industrial and retail operations director at Inchcape and takes up his latest role with immediate effect.
Jameel Motors Farizon Auto was set as much as import and distribute the Farizon SV within the UK. This is an element of Jameel Motors which has international operations in Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Japan, China and Monaco, where brands it represents include Toyota, Lexus, BYD and MG Motor.
Ambitious Chinese electric van brand Farizon is currently trying to appoint a network of franchised dealers ahead of its launch in the primary quarter of 2025.
The brand, which is an element of the Geely Group and includes Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, has developed the electrical Farizon SV for the European market and goals to be a market leader within the UK by the top of the last decade.
The planned UK network will consist of a flagship dealership – operated by Jameel Motors Farizon Auto – within the London area and quite a lot of regional LCV centres of experience through a franchise dealer model. Sales start in Q1 2025, with first deliveries slated for Q2.
Carney brings over 30 years of experience in industrial and retail operations inside the automotive sector, leading teams across sales, service and support functions with experience across BMW, Mini, Audi, JLR and Porsche brands.
Carney said of his appointment: “After years of strengthening and developing the UK presence of a few of the world’s most established brands, it’s an exciting challenge to guide the introduction of a brand new brand and a unbelievable latest product.
“Jameel Motors has an enviable track record of building latest operations around the globe to the best standards and I stay up for using all my experience to realize the identical within the UK. Already we’ve got a really talented team which is growing rapidly and I imagine we will develop into a number one market in Europe.”
The Farizon SV was designed for Europe and was awarded the best Platinum safety rating from Euro NCAP.
Carney will work alongside country manager and former Chevrolet UK chief Andy Carroll, who has led the primary phase of organising Jameel Motors Farizon Auto within the UK. Carroll will move into an advisory role with Jameel Motors to support the Farizon launch in addition to other projects.
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