Harris MAXUS has promoted Gary Brown to commercial operations director following a period of leadership strengthening across the Harris Group.
He will take on responsibility for MAXUS operations in the UK, including sales, aftersales and related business activities.
Brown joined Harris MAXUS UK as sales director earlier this year and the company said he had quickly established himself as a key member of the senior management team.
It said he had built a strong track record of transforming businesses, developing dealer networks and delivering sustainable growth across both retail and fleet operations.
His career includes senior positions with Renault Trucks, Volvo Truck & Bus and Mercedes-Benz.
As commercial operations director, Brown will lead the business as it seeks to build on its growing market presence and strengthen its dealer network.
“MAXUS has reached a really important point in its development,” he said. “We have an increasingly compelling product range, a growing dealer network and a manufacturer that is prepared to move quickly to meet the needs of the market.
“What makes this opportunity particularly exciting is the combination of those products with the scale, experience and entrepreneurial style of the Harris Group.
“We can make decisions quickly, support our dealers properly and respond to opportunities while others are still working through layers of complexity.”
Brian Patterson, Harris Group CEO, said, “Gary has made a substantial impact since joining Harris MAXUS UK, demonstrating a combination of commercial understanding, leadership and energy that we need for the next stage of our development.
“He understands what makes a dealer successful, he understands the demands of fleet customers and, importantly, he understands how to turn opportunity into sustainable and profitable growth.”
