Our People

Luke started in the motor trade in 2001, as a trainee sales executive at a Volkswagen retailer in South London.  Luke quickly progressed through the ranks covering roles like Sales Executive, Business Manager, Sales Controller and New Car Sales Manager then onto being a General Sales Manager.  Luke joined Harwoods in June 2016 as Head of Business and has helped grow and shape the Business as it is today.

Luke Sanson

Head of Business

Five Oaks Audi

Our People

"I joined the motor trade in 1997 as a trainee sales executive and have worked my way up representing Volkswagen, Mini, BMW and since 2010 Audi. I strive for great customer service which I believe is what makes us stand out and I was immensely proud to get Five Oaks Audi to number 1 spot in the country for customer service."

Ian Lowrie-Kanaka

General Sales Manager

Our People

Jim has represented Harwoods since 1997, when he started with us a Trade Parts Manager. Jim has many changes in the Motor Trade and has been the Aftersales Manager at Five Oaks Audi since 2005.

Jim has represented Audi since 2005, but has also represented other brands like MG, Rover, Citroen.

Outside of work, Jim follows his favorite football team Chelsea FC whereby his has attended many matches both home and away along with some trips to Europe!

Jim Osgood

Aftersales Audi Five Oaks

Our People

Nick has worked in the Motor Trade since 1997 and joined Harwoods in 2012 as Head of Business at Five Oaks Audi before moving to Portsmouth Audi in 2013.

Outside of work Nick fills his spare time socialising with friends and family with the occasional game of golf.

Nick Jones

Head of Business Audi Portsmouth and Audi Southampton

Our People

I have worked within the motor industry since 2004 and joined Harwoods in 2007 as a Sales Executive at Portsmouth Audi, then becoming a Business Manager in 2010. I was promoted in January 2019 to General Sales Manager at Southampton Audi.

Outside of work I enjoy all sports mainly football, running and playing squash with friends. Exploring the world with my wife and children is a real passion.

James Roots

Sales Audi Southampton

Our People

‘I joined Harwoods when it took over a business I was with, it’s a challenging, fun family-based business with a long history. I lead the way in making sure our team treasure and look after our customers. I would advise anybody looking to join Harwoods to be the best you can, if you have drive then Harwoods is the place for you’.

In his spare time Simon is a keen football fan and a long-term suffering season ticket holder at Southampton FC. Colleagues describe Simon as driven, calm and loyal. His favourite car is an Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

Simon Boast

Aftersales Audi Southampton

Our People

I completely Trust Harwoods and have complete faith in the company. Work colleagues are great and the customers are fantastic. Every phone call, email or showroom visit I do everything I can to exceed the customers expectations and deliver a world class experience

Jonathon Powell

Sales Audi Portsmouth