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John Matthews to retire as RAA Business Development Director

30 January 2023

John Matthews, Business Development Director, has elected to retire from the Retail Automotive Alliance effective from the end of January 2023.

RAA Chairman Peter Fleet will assume his responsibilities on an interim basis pending a future announcement from the Board on a new leadership structure.

Peter Fleet, RAA Chairman, says:

“The Board and shareholders of the Retail Automotive Alliance thank John for his seven years of service. During this time John has helped lead the successful growth of the RAA and deliver millions of pounds of savings to our shareholder members.

We wish John every success in the next phase of his life.”

John Matthews says:

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with the RAA shareholders and Board. I am proud of what we have been able to achieve together, and I am sure that the growth and success will accelerate during these very changeable times.”

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The Retail Automotive Alliance Limited (RAA) is a unique joint venture (JV) purchasing organisation delivering significant cost savings to our 27 Motor Dealer Group Members.

Founded in 2005, the RAA is equally owned by twenty-seven shareholders or “Members” and is built on the successful union of like-minded independent business leaders in the UK Motor Trade.

In response to the continual growth and potential dominance of the new and used car markets by the PLCs, the concept of the RAA came from discussions between independent and largely family-owned businesses about getting together to achieve more as a group than can be accomplished individually.

Now in its 18th year, and tens of millions of pounds saved, the founding Members are still a cornerstone of the RAA, which continues to attract new shareholders and more suppliers. With a combined Member turnover of £3.5 billion, the RAA is the 5th largest car retailer in the UK.

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