+44 (0)161 493 1930 HOME RESOURCE CENTRE EVENTS ABOUT US CAREERS CONTACT US Performance Tracking Performance Improvement Financial Assurance The Leadership Team All our directors are steeped in the motor sector and bring an unparalleled degree of expertise and experience to the company. As a family firm, ASE has dedicated itself to meeting the needs of automotive clients for almost 40 years. Our Board includes members who have left multi-national accountancy firms in order to focus their expertise on one industry, and make the maximum impact. And we're especially proud that one of our Non-Executive Directors was a Senior Board Member of one of the largest OEM's in the world. Mike Jones BSc FCA - Chairman Gaining his accountancy experience at PWC both in the UK and in Canada, Mike joined the business in 2001 and specifically focuses on dealer profitability, transactional management and providing commentary on key industry issues, as well as being a member of the AFI. Rob Jones BA FCA - Chief Executive Officer Robert has a wide range of business experience after working for Arthur Andersen and IBM. Joining the business in 2003, Robert's primary focus was on client and business development, including a significant interest in developing the business on a global scale. Mike Fazal BEng MBA FCA - Managing Director - Business Management Mike joined ASE in 2009, prior to joining he was Managing Director of Healthcare Solutions, the largest division of Synergy Health plc. He qualified as a chartered accountant with Arthur Andersen, where he specialised in audit and transaction services. Mike received a BEng in Civil Engineering from Loughborough University and most recently completed an MBA at Warwick University. Mike Sanchez BSc ACA - Finance Director Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte, prior to joining ASE in 2009 Mike worked in a FTSE listed group and held a number of financial directorships in manufacturing companies. Trevor Jones FCA FIMI Founder of the business in 1975, Trevor is renowned as one of the leading experts in the Motor Industry, most recently picking up the accolade of Outstanding Achievement Award at the Motor Trader Awards. Laura Coase BA MCIM - Marketing Director Laura has 26 years of global experience in the motor industry, having worked with manufacturers Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and Lotus, dealers Reg Vardy and Jennings and multi-franchise dealer marketing agencies; across the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific. Laura is responsible for all strategic, tactical and internal marketing across ASE globally. Steve Hopewell - Head of ProFit Optimisation Steve, an automotive professional with over 20 years experience in retail Dealerships, has been working with ASE to improve dealer profitability. This has included presenting sales capability and used car workshops and also in-dealer sessions across Europe and North America. Steve has gained sensational feedback with owners, dealer principals and the entire sales team recognising his credibility. In addition to this Steve owns and operates his own chain of dealerships. Clair Dyson - Head of HR Clair has over 15 years' commercial HR and training experience and is currently responsible for the HR function at ASE on a global basis. She has a background in retail, hospitality and service industries, working with clients such as Crown Leisure, Leisure Parcs, Pontins and Allied Domecq. Clair is CIPD qualified and thoroughly dedicated to the training and support of high performing teams. John Lucas - Director of IT & Operations With substantial experience in technology based projects at national and international level, John is focussed on ASEâ€™s software development, IT project management and information security. Previous roles with Tele Atlas, Albemarle and Bond, Lewis Group and infoUK.com delivered large scale technology projects to tight time scales and involved driving down support costs, increasing operational efficiencies whilst still maintaining high customer service levels. Sitemap | Privacy Policy & Cookie Notice | Legal Information ASE Registered Address: Rowan Court, Concord Business Park, Manchester, M22 0RR | VAT number: 945 6766 73 © 2015 ASE PLC. All rights reserved. Bluesky Interactive