Harris Group Appoints Four Senior Executive As Part of Restructuring [Video]

Harris Group, the country’s largest privately-owned automotive distributor, has announced a strategic restructuring including the appointment of a new senior management team and an expansion of its UK bus & coach division.

The plans, which also include the redevelopment of its Dublin headquarters on the Naas Road, are aimed at positioning the group for a new era growth under chair and CEO Denise Harris, with double-digit growth forecast for 2024.

Harris will be joined by four new executive directors who will oversee sales and distribution; after sales, parts and assembly; training; and finance and IT.

Brian Patterson has joined as group managing director and will be responsible for driving strategy and ambitious growth targets, while Mark Barrett has been appointed managing director of group franchises, with responsibility for brands, sales, deal development and marketing in Ireland, the UK and right-hand drive Europe.

John Keoghjoins as managing director of retail operations and will head up the sales and marketing …