Broad Arrow Announces Continued Expansion into the UK and EU with the Addition of Five New Team Members, including Veteran Car Specialists Joe Twyman and Robert Glover
21 Mars 2024 - 4:30PM
March 21, 2024 – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY)
company, is thrilled to announce the addition of five new team
members based in the United Kingdom and Europe:
Joe Twyman,
Robert Glover, Yves Boitel, Harry Wassell, and Matt Coles. Four
out of five of the new members will be based in the UK, providing
the foundation for a talented specialist team to handle both public
and private transactions. Meanwhile, the fifth team
member,
Yves Boitel, will remain based in his home
country of Switzerland and join Broad Arrow’s existing German
specialist team of
Bastian
Voigt and
Martin Matuschek in handling
Continental Europe operations.
Kenneth Ahn, President of Broad Arrow and the Hagerty
Marketplace, states, “Since the inception of Broad Arrow, our
goal was to be a global player in the collector car industry,
which included having a strong presence in the UK and
Europe. We are now in our third year of operations, and
we are excited about capitalizing our growth and momentum in the US
to expand in the UK and Europe. Assembling the right
people who not only have deep expertise but also share our values
was critical. We are excited about this stellar group
of new team members who will each bring a unique
perspective alongside their own considerable experience to the
Broad Arrow team.”
Karsten Le Blanc, Vice President of Broad Arrow
Capital and Head of EMEA, states, “The entire Broad Arrow team is
thrilled to welcome our new colleagues to the organization. The
breadth of experience represented by this group of new team members
is simply outstanding; their collective industry experience,
whether it be in the auction world or private sales arena, will be
felt immediately through their contributions as the company
continues to expand its footprint globally.”
Summary biographies of each of the following team are as
follows:
- Joe Twyman, Director and Head of UK and EU
Consignments. Joe joins Broad Arrow as Director and Head of UK and
European Consignments following an eight-year tenure working with
Gooding & Company. Raised amidst iconic Alfa Romeos and
Ferraris, courtesy of his father's renowned restoration business,
Joe's path in the vintage car industry was clear. With vast
experience in acquiring and selling significant cars, Joe's
expertise lies in post-war competition and sports cars. He's been a
fixture as a competitor in racing for 20 years and hascompeted
successfully in some of the world’s most prestigious historic and
modern racing events. Based in the UK with strong ties to
Europe, Joe frequently travels to meet clients, attend events, and
inspect cars.
- Robert Glover, Car Specialist. Robert joins Broad Arrow
Group as a consignment specialist with 20-plus years of experience
within the collector car industry. Having grown up surrounded by
vintage cars and attending events, Robert started work as a
specialist at Bonhams in the UK in 2003 before heading up the
firm’s Australian motoring division for five years. After his final
role with the company as “Directeur Commercial” in Paris, he set up
his own eponymous business at Bicester Heritage in
2013. Robert’s primary interest is in competition cars of all
eras. He regularly attends international motoring events in
his Vauxhall 30-98 and 1924 Bentley 3/4½-Litre Tourer and is keen
to promote the use, enjoyment, and maintenance of older and
historically significant motorcars among the younger
generations.
- Yves Boitel, Car Specialist. With nearly eight years of
experience at Lukas Hüni AG, one of Switzerland’s most esteemed
classic car dealers, Yves has played a pivotal role in some of the
globe’s most prestigious car sales. His journey into the automotive
world began with a stint at Lamborghini in Sant’ Agata Bolognese in
Italy. With a bachelor’s in economics from the University of
Zurich, Yves merges academic grounding with hands-on collector car
industry experience. His childhood fascination with automobiles
evolved into a deep passion, notably for ‘50s/’60s sports cars and
‘70s rally cars, especially those by Lancia and BMW. Yves is based
near Zurich, Switzerland but travels to clients internationally. He
speaks fluent German, English, and Italian.
- Harry Wassell, Car Specialist. Harry joins
Broad Arrow as a Car Specialist based in the UK. Prior to joining
Broad Arrow, he served as a European Sales Associate for Gooding
& Company. Harry’s journey into the world of classic cars began
at an early age, having been surrounded by his family’s collection
and restoration business. Harry is a true enthusiast with a passion
that spans all periods and marques. He has a particular interest in
post-war competition Jaguars and Ferraris.
- Matt Coles, Automobilia Specialist. Matt brings
over 20 years of experience in the field of Automobilia and
Memorabilia to the company. Prior to joining Broad Arrow, Matt
developed a career background in the automotive industry, working
for BMW and Land Rover. Matt's passion for motorsport has
driven his career since age 15. Specializing in Motorsport
Memorabilia from the 1980s to the present, Matt's wealth of
knowledge extends from consignment to buying across various auction
houses. Now, embarking on his second career, Matt focuses on both
sides of this rapidly growing market. Based near Birmingham, UK,
Matt boasts a substantial collection of Formula One Memorabilia,
particularly favoring Michael Schumacher's race-worn helmets,
inspired by watching him race in his youth.
The newly assembled Broad Arrow team will be on-site at the
company’s stand in Essen, Germany, from April 3 to 7 for the 2024
Techno Classica Essen Motor Show. Clients are encouraged to stop by
to admire the cars on display on our stand (number 1-330 in Hall 1)
and to say hello to the team and hear more information on
forthcoming plans for the company in the UK and EU.
Next on Broad Arrow's auction calendar is the upcoming Porsche
Auction in Costa Mesa, CA, on Saturday, April 27, in conjunction
with Luftgekühlt’s Air|Water event. The sale is highlighted by
the historic 1969 Porsche 908/02 LH Spyder, the third-place
finisher at the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans, in a year that saw
Porsche finishing 1-2-3. For further information or consignment
information, please visit the website.
About Broad Arrow, a Hagerty Company - Broad Arrow, a
Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is an advisor, market maker, and
financier for car collectors with a commitment to integrity, trust,
and innovation. Broad Arrow operates Broad Arrow Auctions, Broad
Arrow Capital, and Broad Arrow Private Sales (formerly Collectors
Garage) and is headquartered in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. For
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About Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY) - Hagerty is an
automotive enthusiast brand committed to saving driving and fueling
car culture for future generations. The company is a leading
provider of specialty vehicle insurance, expert car valuation data
and insights, live and digital car auction services, immersive
events, and automotive entertainment custom-made for the 67 million
Americans who self-describe as car enthusiasts. Hagerty also
operates in Canada and the UK and is home to Hagerty Drivers Club,
a community of more than 800,000 who can't get enough of cars. As a
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for positive change across the issues that matter most to our
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Ian Kelleher
Broad Arrow Auctions
917-971-4008
ian.kelleher@broadarrowgroup.com
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