The accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has confirmed the appointment of Lee Collins to its automotive sector team in Manchester.

Collins has 25 years experience in the automotive retail sector. Initially working in the Prestons Group, Collins ascended to the Managing Director role and successfully completed an MBO of the Hillendale. Land Rover business in 2006. He founded and ran the Imagered, a marketing business,  from 2000 to 2014 when he sold the company to Vertu.

Collins’ role as Director of Management Consultancy with UHY will focus on assisting dealers with customer service, enquiry management, best practice, sales performance and profitability.

Lee Collins, commented: “I am delighted to have joined UHY Hacker Young and I’m excited about the prospect of working with this highly respected and experienced team in Manchester. My focus will be adding value to the existing client base as well as working with both dealers and manufacturers to assist with improved profitability, customer experience and best practice.”

David Kendrick, Partner at UHY Hacker Young said: “Lee joining the team gives us a completely new skill set which we believe will enhance our service offering to both dealers and manufacturers.”

Mike Wasinski, Managing Partner at UHY Hacker Young said:“The appointment of Lee takes us from an essentially accounts based offering to a much broader spectrum of advice. With his vast range of experience and skills, we believe this will bring a valuable new service line to the practice.”