CEO MONTHLY / GLOBAL CEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019 19 , Jun19287 Supporting clients across the East Midlands, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, AW Repair Group Ltd is an award-winning manufacturer and insurance approved network of body shops. As part of our overview of a selection of the 2019 Global CEO Excellence Awards we invited Founder and CEO Andrew Walsh to talk us through the group and how it aims to offer all clients peace of mind and expert collision repair services. Auto Repair MD of the Year 2019 - East Midlands Since the company was founded by Andrew in 1998 AW Repair Group has flourished, and today it works on behalf of leading named insurers, providing expert vehicle repairs that meet industry standards and ensure quality for drivers throughout the East Midlands. Andrew discusses how he came to create the business and the leadership style he has developed over the past two decades. “When I first founded AW Repair Group I was 30 years old. To this very day I strive to lead and motivate the people in my teams. I read vastly about business leaders, investing, world economics and politics with these all having their own impact on individual businesses at some level, and as a result I have created an impressive company of which I am incredibly proud. “Turning a small business into a larger business is perhaps the biggest challenge I have found over the years. Managing infrastructure, processes, delegation of trust to the right people, time management and balancing priorities have been my core roles over the past two decades. Through this process I have become a more equanimous person with regards to both business matters and our people, and as a result I am happy with the outcome of this invigorating journey.” Having been in the industry for over 20 years, the group works hard to stay ahead of the latest market developments, which is particularly important in the collision repair services space where new safety features and technologies are constantly being introduced. Andrew highlights his dedication to driving his company to constant evolution to ensure that it provides cutting-edge services at all times. “Here at AW Repair Group, the secret to our success is our innovative nature to devise processes to embrace the car manufacturing industry developments. Our recent documentary with the Telegraph Media Group perfectly highlights the current changes, predominantly the rapid rise of electric and hybrid vehicles, which is arguably the biggest change we are seeing. “The increase in electric vehicles offers us both challenges to overcome and opportunities to seize. Not every repair centre is going to be able to meet these demands and will be squeezed if they have not prepared adequately. Our business is constantly working with clients to enhance our service offering and meet their ever-evolving needs. We understand that our Modus Operandi needs to integrate with those of our customers at all times, and it is important that we share the same values and goals. As such, this is our core focus at all times in delivering our customers the support and service expected.” In his concluding comments Andrew discusses the future for his company and how he is set to enhance its already impressive success. “With regards to the future, at AW Repair Group we have an ambitious five-year plan to double turnover while maintaining our core values and leading edge. This will remain my core focus and as I look to the future, at some point, I would like to share my experiences and what I have learned with others. We do have succession management in place to enable me to take that step back when I feel the time is right.” Company: AW Repair Group Ltd Name: Andrew Walsh Address: Commercial Way, Pride Parkway, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8GL Telephone: 0844 8486670 Web: www.awrepairgroup.co.uk Andrew Walsh, AW Repair Group Ltd Managing Director Andrew Walsh
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