Russell Borrie steps up as Arnold Clark CEO
Russell Borrie has officially replaced Eddie Hawthorne as Arnold Clark CEO.
Hawthorne announced in January he would step down after 27 years at the helm.
Borrie has been with Arnold Clark for more than 30 years and became group sales director in 2020 and then chief operating officer in 2021.
He said: “Firstly, I want to thank Eddie Hawthorne for his immense contribution to the Arnold Clark Group. His knowledge, insight and dedication have helped the business thrive.
“Even in the most challenging circumstances, his clarity and resourcefulness have transformed a crisis into an opportunity to make things better. On a more personal note, I am grateful for his friendship and mentorship over the decades we have worked together.
“It is a great privilege to have the opportunity to lead this incredible company and I am delighted to have the help and support of our 12,000 talented employees who work so hard to drive our success.
“We have a strong vision for the future of the business, but we will never forget Sir Arnold’s founding principles.”
