Motorcorp names new boss
Motorcorp Distributors has appointed Ben Montgomery as its new general manager and he will lead the company’s team of 40 employees and have responsibility for eight Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) retailers across New Zealand
He will take up the post on February 17 and his appointment comes as Steve Kenchington, Motorcorp’s outgoing boss, transitions to a new role as Giltrap Group chief executive officer.
Montgomery has worked with the Giltrap Group, which owns Motorcorp, since 2012 and the company says he has a proven track record of driving growth, operational excellence, and fostering a customer-first culture.
He has held significant leadership roles within the automotive industry for more than 21 years, including at Volkswagen marketing, Jaguar Land Rover operations, and most recently as Volvo New Zealand’s general manager.
Prior to joining Giltrap, he spent three years working for Jaguar’s dealer marketing service in the UK and held customer service and relationship roles for more than five years with BMW in Britain and New Zealand
Montgomery says 2025 brings a wealth of opportunity for JLR in New Zealand.
“A significant part of my career to date has been with these iconic British brands both here and overseas,” he explains.
“I’m joining at a particularly exciting time as we continue to strengthen each distinctive and engaging marque within the house of brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar – bringing true modern luxury to all our customers.
“I’m particularly looking forward to getting on the road and meeting with our wider JLR team and customers.”
Kenchington will continue as Motorcorp’s chief executive officer until he starts his new job on February 3.
“Having worked closely with Ben over the years, I do not doubt that his skills, dedication and hunger for innovation will continue to propel our business forward,” Kenchington says.
“The board is confident the company will continue to thrive under his leadership and is delighted to welcome Ben back to the JLR team.
“Ben’s proven ability to continually lead and innovate excites us as we continue to grow and strengthen our presence in the New Zealand market.”
