Jonny Miller, brand director, Genesis Motor UK, on his proudest career moment and prepping for the Genesis Scottish Open this year.

Jonny Miller, brand director, Genesis Motor UK

What is your ambition in your current job role?

To continue to grow the business and brand using the fantastic Genesis team we have in place alongside the synergies and backing of the Hyundai team in the UK.

What job did you want to do when you were growing up?

Like all kids, I wanted to be either an astronaut or footballer. The former fell by the wayside but I still play competitive football for a local ‘pub’ team.

The best takeaway food is…?

There is the most amazing Chinese near me – and its Crispy Duck is delightful.

What’s the proudest moment in your career?

Probably standing up at the first Genesis staff summer conference in 2022, having joined as employee number four and seeing how much we had grown the business and how far we had come from just a page on a screen.

What’s your favourite film and why?

Star Wars (original trilogy); I was bought up on watching the films and having the excitement of Christmas and birthday presents being Star Wars figures.

If money was no object, what’s the first thing you would buy?

I’d have the most wonderful time at my nearest golf shop and be ultra-prepped for the Genesis Scottish Open this year.

Name three cars in your dream garage.

A 1993 Aston Martin Vantage, Porsche 959 and, obviously, a GV80 to cart the family around.

What are the biggest challenges facing fleets at the moment?

The uncertainty in the market, caused by the slowdown of EV sales.

You’re on your dream holiday. Where in the world are you?

I really want to take my family to the Maldives, to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Night in or night out?

I really want to take my family to the Maldives, to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet.

What’s your supermarket of choice?

We like to support local as a family so we try to go with the nearest farmers shop.

What car do you currently drive?

An Electrified GV70 Sport.

Tea, coffee or other (state alternative)?

I love a strong cup of tea.

Books, magazines or podcasts?

Books – they really help switch off my brain at night.

Who is your idol in life and work?

A tough question and I don’t think I have one. I look at many people in work and life and take elements of their achievements, ways of working or attitude and try and combine them to make myself better.