CASE STUDY
AMT Auto - Leadership Hire to Scale Leasing Division
AMT Auto is a leading UK-based vehicle solutions provider, offering everything from vehicle leasing to sales and rental services. With a reputation for personalised service and a wide-ranging automotive portfolio, AMT delivers tailored mobility solutions to individuals and businesses alike. Headquartered in Leeds, they continue to expand both their capabilities and market presence.
Challenge: Hiring a General Manager to Lead Leasing Growth
To strengthen their leasing arm and capitalise on rising demand, AMT sought a senior leader to head this business unit. The brief was to appoint a General Manager with strategic oversight and commercial acumen to drive growth and operational excellence. The successful candidate not only needed deep sector experience but also the adaptability to relocate internationally. Ultimately, the chosen individual moved his family of four from Qatar to Leeds, navigating a complex relocation involving schooling, housing, and cultural transition.
Key Search Data & Process Insights
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3-stage interview process:
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Stage 1: MS Teams with CEO
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Stage 2: In-person interview in Leeds
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Final stage: dinner with CEO, candidate, and both spouses
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19 days total time from first interview to offer acceptance
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Role focused on revenue growth, cost optimisation, and team development
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Family successfully integrated into Leeds life, including new schools and home
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Role required a blend of operational leadership and strategic commercial vision
Result
Now over two years into the role, the General Manager has transformed AMT’s leasing business into a core revenue driver for the group. He has built a high-performing team, recruited critical hires, and positioned the division as a market leader. Beyond his core responsibilities, he also assumed leadership of marketing initiatives, securing impactful partnerships with major Yorkshire sports clubs that have elevated AMT’s brand and local reach.