Redgate Lodge, a family-owned used car dealer based in Shiremoor, is gearing up to sell more cars with the recruitment of Paul Keighley as its Operations Director in a newly established role. With over 40 years of industry expertise and a track record with top dealer groups and brands, including Audi Colebrook & Burgess, Porsche & Bentley JCT 600, and the former Benfield Motor Group in Newcastle, Keighley is a seasoned professional in the motor trade.

His distinguished career is further underscored by the prestigious Gold Pin recognition from Volkswagen, a testament to his exceptional contributions to the industry. Paul expressed his enthusiasm for joining Redgate Lodge, highlighting the exciting prospects it offers as a family-run business with a strong history in the motor trade and ambitious growth plans for the future.

Keighley said, "The minute I met Scott and the management team at Redgate, it was clear there was an exciting opportunity for me to join a family-run business with a good track record in the motor industry that also has ambitious growth plans for the future. There is a huge amount of opportunity for me to apply my industry-wide experience and knowledge and to help grow the team and build on their success to date. I'm really looking forward to my new challenge and working with the multi-award-winning Redgate team."

Scott Sibley, the founder and managing director of Redgate Lodge, welcomed Paul to the team, emphasising the significance of his appointment. Sibley stated, "We are very pleased to have secured someone of Paul's calibre for our new operations director position. We are a family business with family values and exciting plans for the future. Paul's industry-wide experience and success in senior roles across the motor trade will be invaluable to everyone working in the Redgate team, and we are all delighted he is joining our business."

Redgate Lodge, established in 2010, has already made its mark in the industry by winning the Service & Repair Outlet trophy at the 2019 Car Dealer Used Car Awards. The company has also received high commendations in various categories at the annual event, reflecting its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

In bringing Paul Keighley on board, Redgate Lodge aims to leverage his extensive industry knowledge and expertise to drive its expansion plans, ultimately selling more cars and strengthening its position in the motor trade market.

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