Management Profiles

Nick Pagent

Chief Executive Officer

Nick has over 28 years' experience in the motor vehicle industry across Australia and the United Kingdom. Prior to founding Autosports Group, Nick worked in the United Kingdom in senior roles, including Director of Sales and Dealer Principal with Mercedes-Benz London and Executive Audi, St Albans.

Aaron Murray

Chief Financial Officer

Aaron is a financial and accounting expert with over 25 years’ experience in the motor vehicle industry. Aaron joined Autosports Group in 2007 and has held the role of Chief Financial Officer since 2009. Prior to joining Autosports Group, Aaron worked with Trivett Classic, McMillan Volkswagen and Audi Centre Parramatta.

Kerrie Dewey

General Manager, People & Culture

Kerrie has more than 25 years of experience in Human Resources (HR), including close to 16 years working across multiple areas of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (previously Coca-Cola Amatil).

Prior to joining Autosports Group, Kerrie worked in various HR roles in major sporting events such as the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games and the Rugby World Cup 2003.

Caroline Gatenby

General Counsel and Company Secretary

Caroline has over 17 years’ experience as a lawyer with legal, governance and compliance experience in private practice and across retail, professional services, FMCG and healthcare.

Prior to joining Autosports Group, Caroline was Global Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel at Cochlear Limited.  Caroline is responsible for Autosports Group’s legal, risk and governance function.

Brent Polites

Head of Franchised Automotive

Brent has more than 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry, including more than 12 years leading some of Australia’s largest dealerships.

Brent has won multiple Dealer of the Year awards across different brands and states in Australia. Brent’s experience extends across retail, importation and OEM wholesale.

Melinda Spencer

General Manager Marketing and Innovation

Melinda has over 30 years’ experience leading marketing teams to deliver communications and digital solutions that drive business results.

Melinda joined Autosports Group in 2017 after a successful career spent in the retail sector.

Prior to joining Autosports Group, Melinda worked in senior roles in businesses such as H&R Block, Luxottica, Big W, Oroton Group, Pacific Brands and Seiko.