Adrian Brown

Adrian Brown is an award-winning automotive industry professional with over 35 years of experience spanning multiple facets of the automotive industry. His journey began in 1989 on the sales floor as a trainee where he enjoyed success as a sales consultant, F&I manager, and in sales management. This hands-on experience laid the groundwork for his transition into various leadership roles with an OEM. In these roles, Adrian gained comprehensive insights into all aspects of dealership operations,...See more

Adrian Brown is an award-winning automotive industry professional with over 35 years of experience spanning multiple facets of the automotive industry. His journey began in 1989 on the sales floor as a trainee where he enjoyed success as a sales consultant, F&I manager, and in sales management. This hands-on experience laid the groundwork for his transition into various leadership roles with an OEM. In these roles, Adrian gained comprehensive insights into all aspects of dealership operations, including sales, aftersales, finance, customer relations, marketing and accounting.This solid foundation of knowledge propelled Adrian with a thirst for retail into dealership investment, where he applied his expertise to build a successful career as Managing Director and Dealer Principal for multiple dealerships. Throughout his dealer ownership journey, Adrian represented prestigious brands such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Subaru, Mazda, Peugeot, MG, Jeep and others, guiding his teams to achieve in excess of a billion in sales and earning more than one hundred industry awards along the way. In addition to these roles, Adrian also served as President and as a Board Member for various dealer and industry associations. Adrian holds a degree in business with a major in marketing from Southern Cross University, a certificate in Advanced Business Studies from the University of St. Gallen, and he has successfully graduated from the Porsche International Dealer Academy. Known for his forward-thinking approach and commitment to excellence, he has continually sought to embrace change, inspire his teams, and drive progress. See less