New director for Mini UK

David Beattie takes over as director for Mini UK and Ireland on 1 January 2025. He succeeds Federico Izzo, who is promoted to head of Mini region Europe.

Beattie has headed the used car business since 2023 and was responsible for Mini sales from 2018. He has extensive sales and marketing experience and, says Mini, has a well-established relationship with retailers.

Rob East, general manager for national sales since 2022, will succeed Beattie as used car sales director.