Ennis & Co Group

01/09/2026

Too many new entrants build their business case around optimism rather than reality. Marketing costs are underestimated, sales forecasts prove too ambitious, and the gap between list price and transaction price is larger than expected.

A realistic business plan doesn't limit ambition. It provides the foundation for sustainable growth.

These are just some of the insights explored in our upcoming white paper, featuring contributions from Owen Lloyd and Jason Craker on building a business case for market entry.

Sign up for early access to the report here: https://ennisco.com/news/automotive-market-entry-white-paper/

27/08/2026

New entrants are reshaping the automotive landscape. For established brands, they represent a significant competitive threat, but not an insurmountable one.

Andy Carroll introduces our upcoming white paper, exploring what it really takes for new entrants to succeed and what incumbent businesses can learn to stay ahead.

Drawing on insights from experienced automotive leaders, the report reveals the key factors that will determine success for new entrants, and why established brands can still strengthen their competitive advantage.

Sign up for early access to the report here: https://ennisco.com/news/automotive-market-entry-white-paper/

24/08/2026

Ennis & Co is excited to be supporting a well-established organisation in the search for a Finance Director to join its senior leadership team in the US.

This is more than a traditional finance role. It's an opportunity to act as a strategic partner to the executive team, driving growth, enhancing performance, and shaping key business decisions across the organisation.

We're looking for a commercially focused finance leader with strong technical credentials, proven leadership experience, and a track record of delivering meaningful business impact.

Interested in learning more? Reach out to [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

24/08/2026

With the ZEV mandate consultation now open, the UK’s automotive leaders have a window of opportunity to influence the industry’s next phase of electrification.

Regulatory change is only one part of a wider transformation. Electrification, evolving consumer demand, rapid technological development and economic pressures are reshaping the industry simultaneously.

Transformation is now ‘business as usual’ rather than a defined project. Leaders must balance long‑term strategic decisions with the agility to respond quickly when policy, technology or market conditions shift. They must provide clarity and direction even when the future is not fully defined.

The ZEV mandate consultation illustrates the point. Electrification as a destination is clear. But the route and pace are being actively shaped right now.

For automotive organisations, the challenge extends beyond responding to individual policy changes. It is about ensuring they have leaders capable of navigating an industry which is restless and evolving.

If you want to understand how industry leaders are tackling the challenge, dive into the latest insights from the Torque & Truth whitepaper: https://lnkd.in/eJDMZtdS



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21/08/2026

What separates market entries that gain traction from those that quietly disappear?

Over the past few months, we've been working with Andy Carroll to explore a question that has become increasingly important as the industry evolves.
The result is a new white paper built around Insights from leaders who have done it before.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing a series of short videos that unpack the thinking behind the research, ahead of the full report launch.

If you'd like to be among the first to receive the report, register for early access: https://lnkd.in/e69Kaq3j

19/08/2026

We’re continuing our conversations on automotive leadership with a six-part series exploring the key themes which emerged from our cross-industry white paper.

Leadership is now one of the defining challenges facing the automotive industry. While organisations are focused on delivering performance today, many are also grappling with a pressing question: are they doing enough to develop the leaders who will drive success tomorrow?

This article explores the theme: “The leadership pipeline is not ready for what’s next.”

We worked with Nigel McMinn, Managing Director at Pybus Recruitment to speak with Mandeep Dhatt people director Hendy Group, Matt Galvin, Managing Director Polestar, and Laura Coase, CEO at Automotive Leadership Network, to get their perspectives on how organisations can build stronger leadership pipelines and prepare future leaders for success.

Discover more about our Torque & Truth campaign: https://lnkd.in/etXe88MG

Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eMa2R6k4

14/08/2026

The UK automotive industry has received a welcome vote of confidence following the announcement of almost £130 million of government and industry investment in next‑generation vehicle technology.

The funding, split between government and industry, will support more than 1,800 jobs and help accelerate the development of electric, connected and autonomous vehicles. Bentley Motors, Nissan Motor Corporation and electric motor manufacturer YASA are among those set to benefit, alongside smaller businesses and start‑ups.

Projects range from Bentley’s work to localise EV battery production to Nissan and the WMG, University of Warwick's development of autonomous urban mobility. The breadth of investment shows just how much innovation is happening across the UK automotive ecosystem.

At a time of significant transformation, this investment signals confidence in the UK’s ambition to remain at the forefront of automotive innovation and advanced manufacturing. But turning investment into long‑term growth will demand more than technology — it will require the right skills and leadership across industry, academia and government.

That means putting as much focus on people as on the technology itself — understanding your talent, where it sits, and where capability needs to grow.

See how Ennis & Co can give you that edge: https://ennisco.com/talent-mapping/

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Bentley, Nissan and more will receive investment as industry transitions towards electric and connected cars

11/08/2026

Great leadership insight from Jon Wakefield, Managing Director at AION Auto UK, shared as part of our Torque & Truth discussion.

The strongest teams aren’t built on agreement alone, but on constructive challenge, diverse thinking and the ability to turn different perspectives into better decisions.

At Ennis & Co, conversations like this continue to highlight a consistent theme we see across leadership teams: culture is not defined by harmony, but by how well disagreement is channelled into progress.

When leaders actively seek out people who think differently and create psychological safety for those voices to be heard—they don’t just build stronger teams. They build better outcomes.

To gain insight on other leaders viewpoints request a copy of our Torque & Truth report here: https://ennisco.com/torque-truth-whitepaper-2/

06/08/2026

50 years in automotive is a significant milestone.

Lloyd Motor Group is celebrating five decades since opening its first BMW dealership in Cockermouth in 1976, growing from a single site into one of the UK’s largest privately owned dealer groups in 48 locations across the North of England.

What stands out is not simply the scale of that growth, but the ability to keep evolving while retaining the values and culture that have underpinned the business, and remain a family led enterprise.

As automotive continues to change, long-term success increasingly depends on having the right people ready to take a business forward. That means thinking ahead about future leadership, developing capability from within and ensuring the skills around the table continue to reflect where the organisation is heading.

For businesses with a long history, protecting what has made them successful while preparing for what comes next is a careful balance. At Ennis & Co, our Torque and Truth series explores what it truly takes to lead in automotive today and into the future. https://ennisco.com/torque-truth/

Lloyd Motor Group’s 50-year milestone is a timely reminder that building for tomorrow starts long before the next chapter begins.

Torque & Truth is a leadership campaign exploring the realities of leadership across the automotive sector.