Meet The Team
Shaun Lees
General Manager - Ferry Rd
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
21 years.
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
7 years with von Bibra.
1 year - Group Trainer
3 years - General Manager (Tweed)
3 years - General Manager
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
9 years at Motorama Holden Sales Consultant, HSV Specialist, Sales Manager.
Where did you grow up?
Born Frankston Victoria, moved to Northern NSW at age 2. Lived in Ballina & Lennox Heads until High School. Finished school on the Gold Coast & have worked between Brisbane & the Gold Coast.
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
'Always leave everyone in a better position than when you found them' & 'Always operate at Level 10'
Martin Simpson
General Manager - Robina
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
17 years, all with von Bibra.
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
17 years - I have worked as a Salesperson, Sales Manager, General Sales Mananger & General Manager.
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
Grumps Wharf Restaurant, Manager.
What do you love most about your job?
The relationships you build with customers and staff over time as well as seeing people start at the bottom, grab an opportunity and create a successful life filled with opportunities they can create by doing what’s right not what’s easy!
I love, that I still love my job after 17 years.
Where did you grow up?
Currumbin and Ashmore always lived on the Gold Coast.
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
'If you have no confidence in yourself, you are twice defeated in the race of life, with confidence you have won before you have started'
Life is 10% what happens and 90% how you react.
If it is to be it is up to me!
Ricky Sharp
SUBARU & PEUGEOT SALES MANAGER - FERRY ROAD
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
8 Years
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
I have worked for von Bibra the entire time in automotive. I started out as a Subaru Salesperson Trainee then moved into Sales Manager role and am now Subaru & Peugeot Sales Manager of Ferry Road.
What do you love most about your job?
I genuinely love every aspect of my career here at von Bibra. I started my position at von Bibra with a mission to help as many customers as possible get into one of the best vehicles on Australian Roads. I love that I work in a customer service based industry, I love the relationships I have with my customers and colleagues, I love working for a family owned and operated business and I genuinely love the product I work in.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Kempsey, NSW
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
“Today won’t repeat itself, so make sure you make every moment of it”
SCOTT MALLARD
Subaru Sales Manager - Robina
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
5 years
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
5 years, Kia Sales 4.5 years, Relief Sales Manager 3 months and Mitsubishi Subaru Sales Manager for 3 months
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
Self employed as a Dog Behaviourist.
What do you love most about your job?
Every day is different.
Where did you grow up?
NSW Central Coast.
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
If it's meant to be it's up to me.
Kevin Jones
Service Manager - Ferry Rd
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
19 years.
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
9 years in total as both a Service Advisor & Service Manager.
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
Surfers City Holden - Technician, HSV Workshop Controller, Service Advisor.
What do you love most about your job?
Working as a team and exceeding our customers expectations!
Where did you grow up?
Sydney.
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
'Make the most out of life, you only get one chance!'