08 Oct 2026
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Paul Bentley joins NFDA

Former Lookers group operations director Paul Bentley is joining the National Franchised Dealers Association to help navigate finance and insurance (F&I) challenges.

NFDA chief executive Sue Robinson said Bentley’s extensive experience, specifically in F&I, will ensure the association’s team has the skills and knowledge to support car and commercial retailers across the UK.

“He was a natural choice to join the team as he was a key stakeholder in the planning and delivery of the Lookers transformation during the FCA investigation, which concluded in March 2021,” Robinson said.

“This is a very defining time for our automotive sector, and it is now more important than ever that we have a collaborative, same direction strategy in place within the network.

“Paul will work with all the various stakeholders to ensure that this is the case going forward and that we are in a strong position to deliver the best possible outcomes together.”

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