bodyshop’s 30 under 30: another six of the best
bodyshop magazine is today introducing a third group of six outstanding winners from this year’s 30 under 30: rising stars awards.
This group of gifted young people showcases what the judges believe represents a bright and hopeful future for the collision repair industry.
Luke Jones | owner | Jones Body & Paintwork
“Glowing Google reviews and great customer satisfaction. Started the business at 20 and sacrificed everything for its progression. Involved in the custom airbrushing scene as well, although crash repairs are the main volume of work.”
– Luke Jones, owner, Jones Body & Paintwork
Daniel Lewis | financial director | iRG Innovative Repair Group
“Dan has been integral in reshaping our accounts department and has a big role to play in the future of iRG.”
– Lee Wallbank, operations director, iRG Innovative Repair Group
Ben Lycett | business development manager | AF Accident Repairs
“As a new BDM in the industry, Ben has achieved great success in securing work provision with some major brands and work providers. Ben is already becoming a well-known face in the body repair industry.”
– Lee Flello, director, AF Accident Repairs
Charlotte Mills | marketing apprentice | 3M UK
“Charlotte has been an apprentice at 3M for the past year and is proving herself invaluable to the business. She is extremely hard working and dedicated to her job. She has managed to master a steep learning curve in all marketing disciplines she has been introduced to. She is self-driven with mature ownership on both complex projects and straight forward assignments, and has established herself as the go-to person for many of the leaders for the business, gaining trust and respect for her accomplishments.”
– Nicola Henriksson, marketing manager north Europe, 3M
Ella Nickolls | bodyshop co-ordinator | Elite Motors Bodyshop
“Understanding and empathy are key skills when dealing with customers who are often dealing with an accident for the first time. Ella helps guide our customers through the repair process from start to finish and our customer feedback is evidence of the remarkable job she is doing. She is always keen to develop a better understanding of what goes into repairing the vehicle so she can give a clear update to customers and work providers. Ella never stays put – she is always trying to move forwards in the industry.”
– Steven Fowler, bodyshop manager, Elite Motors Bodyshop
Liam Savage | network support manager | The Innovation Group
“Liam has recently stepped up into this role and has expressed a real desire to develop his career within the repair industry. As part of his job, Liam is instrumental in developing relationships with repairers and driving initiatives that bring added value to all parties.”
– Richard Ketley, head of network, The Innovation Group
Please revisit these pages regularly to meet more winners from this year’s bodyshop 30 under 30: rising stars awards powered by 3M, as well as regular updates on the bodyshop Awards 2020 to be held 29 April 2021 at the ICC Wales near Celtic Manor Resort.
