About Autoquake.com

What do you do?

I am responsible for the overall direction of Autoquake.com. My challenge is to ensure that we become a world class ecommerce company delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Why work for Autoquake.com?

Autoquake.com is at the forefront of change in a fragmented industry that has been slow to harness the power of the internet. At Expedia we were the internet pioneers who made travel products available to consumers in an easy and transparent way. We built one of the biggest travel companies in the world by helping consumers find the right flights and hotels at lower prices, and by helping the hotels and airlines to improve their margins by providing a new and efficient method of distribution.

There are clear parallels with Autoquake.com which uses the internet to help people to purchase cars in a more transparent way, and at the same time helps fleets to make their inventory available directly to consumers to achieve higher returns.

What did you do before?

I spent over 7 years at Expedia, for the past 3 years as President for Expedia Europe. I hold an MBA from INSEAD and studied Engineering at University College Dublin, Ireland.

What do you drive?

I live in central London so it's more convenient to get around on a moped.

What do you do?

As Chief Technology Officer, I'm responsible for making sure that Autoquake.com is a world class ecommerce company. My team and I are focused on ensuring our customers have a fantastic web experience and that our operations are highly efficient. The web is fast evolving and making sure that we continue to innovate and drive investment in new technology is integral to my role as CTO.

Why work for Autoquake.com?

I jumped at the chance to get in on the ground floor of a company that I am confident will be a global success. The Autoquake.com team has a great blend of ecommerce and automotive experience. I'm excited about how we are using our combined knowledge to help customers get the best deal on a second hand car while also having a stress-free buying experience.

What did you do before?

I joined Autoquake.com from Expedia, the world's largest online travel agency, where I was a Vice President of Engineering. Prior to this role I was the company's Senior Director of European Product Development working on Expedia's properties in 11 European countries. The parallels between the travel and automotive industries are strong. Expedia harnessed the power of the internet to help customers buy travel in a new and completely transparent way. Autoquake is at the forefront of this evolution in the used car industry.

What do you drive?

I've actually just bought my first car in the UK since moving across the pond 3 years ago. I bought an Audi A3 from where else but Autoquake.com!

What do you do?

My team ensures that the cars we receive from our suppliers are 'retail-ready' before consumers view and purchase them online. We continuously review our internal production processes to improve the service that we offer to our customers. Our aim is to have an efficient factory-like preparation and listing process that produces transparent listings online of high quality cars in the shortest possible timeframe.

Why work for Autoquake.com?

I believe that cars can be sold to customers without the usual 'dealership' pressures. Autoquake.com enables car buyers to browse great value products from the comfort of their own home and offers an exceptional customer experience. The company is unique and at the leading edge of change in consumer car buying. When offered the chance to work for such an innovative company I jumped at the opportunity!

What did you do before?

I joined Autoquake.com from one of the national car supermarket groups where I was General Manager for one of its' largest London retail sites. I was responsible for an operation that prepared and sold in excess of 5,000 cars per year. I have worked in a variety of positions within the automotive sector; from service manager to purchasing manager that have given me a wealth of industry experience.

Combining motor trade expertise with accomplished e-commerce specialists really differentiates the Autoquake.com team from competitors in this vertical.

What do you drive?

I drive an Audi A3. It's a great car for both short trips and longer motorway journeys. It's a car that gives great performance, is extremely reliable and has a build quality that is second to none. It looks great too!