Thomas John Kennedy
Summary
Experienced Automotive Executive with over 18 years of service at Motorama, one of Australia's most innovative automotive retailers, now part of Servco. I have led a number of successful dealerships, a finance brokerage company and a car subscription business. My current businesses turn over approximately $300M per annnum in sales revenue and contributes 50% of Motorama’s used car retail volumes. Additional responsibilities include being the lead executive for Motorama Group's major B2B fleet accounts across all brands
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Dealer Principal
Bigboxcars
Brisbane, QLD
06.2016 - Current
- Co-Founder, Executive Director and Shareholder
- $100M + turnover per annum
- Finance Beagle is a fully owned subsidiary
Dealer Principal
Motorama Group
Brisbane, QLD
10.2009 - Current
- $200M + turnover per annum
- Currently Dealer Principal of Ford, MG and Chery
- Past Dealer Principal for Mitsubishi, Kia and Jeep
Director
Motopool
Brisbane, QLD
07.2021 - 11.2024
- Co-Founder, Non-Executive Director and Shareholder
- Profitable start up, cash flow positive and attractive EBITA
- National car subscription business
- Sold to Karmo / Autoleague
Future Leaders Program
Motorama Group
Brisbane, QLD
12.2007 - 05.2009
- Development program with various roles across a number businesses units
Assistant Accountant
Motorama Group
Brisbane, QLD
11.2005 - 12.2007
- Reporting to Financial Controller
- Complete monthly BAS, IAS and Payroll tax reporting
- Complete monthly financial reports and balance sheet to trail balance
Team Leader
GE Money
Brisbane, QLD
02.2005 - 11.2005
- Led a team of 8 analysts in debt recovery for a large consumer finance portfolio
- Day-to-day management of all agreed strategies and KPI’s
Strategy Analyst
GE Money
Brisbane, QLD
10.2003 - 01.2005
- Operational Analyst for debt recovery for a large consumer finance portfolio
- National call centre with 300+ staff
- Drive productivity and efficiencies to achieve key business metrics
Education
Graduate Certificate - Business Administration
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD2021
MAICD -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Brisbane, QLD2017
Executive Leadership Program - Organizational Leadership
Disney Institute
Los Angeles, USA2015
Leadership Development Program (LDP) - Organisational Leadership
Melbourne University
Mount Eliza, VIC2014
Academy Of Excellence - Automotive - Financial Benchmarking
Deloitte
Sydney, NSW2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Major in Accounting
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD2005
High School -
St Peters Lutheran College
Indooroopilly, QLD1998
Skills
Customer Service
Driving results and shareholder return
Coaching and leadership
Strategy and innovation
Omni-channel retailing
Change management
Business development
Relationship management
Accomplishments
- Coached and mentored three general managers / senior leaders
- Lead executive for Motorama Group's major B2B fleet accounts across all brands
- Charity support with The Whitecloud Foundation and Starlight Foundation
- Significant experience in greenfield and start-up opportunities
- Receivership turnaround with acquisition of Denmac Ford
- Multiple dealership and DOTY awards for Jeep, Ford, Mitsubishi and Kia
Hobbies and Interests
- Rugby, Pilates and Gym
- Family
- Investing and Property
References
Available on request
Timeline
Director
Motopool
07.2021 - 11.2024
Dealer Principal
Bigboxcars
06.2016 - Current
Dealer Principal
Motorama Group
10.2009 - Current
Future Leaders Program
Motorama Group
12.2007 - 05.2009
Assistant Accountant
Motorama Group
11.2005 - 12.2007
Team Leader
GE Money
02.2005 - 11.2005
Strategy Analyst
GE Money
10.2003 - 01.2005
Graduate Certificate - Business Administration
Queensland University of Technology
MAICD -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Executive Leadership Program - Organizational Leadership
Disney Institute
Leadership Development Program (LDP) - Organisational Leadership
Melbourne University
Academy Of Excellence - Automotive - Financial Benchmarking
Deloitte
Bachelor of Commerce - Major in Accounting
University of Queensland
High School -
St Peters Lutheran College