Leeds-based Independent Motor Auctions (IMA) has embarked on a period of recruitment following its recent acquisition of West Coast Motor Auctions.

Independent Motor Auctions (IMA) recently acquired West Coast Motor Auctions.

Family-run IMA took over WCMA in Poulton-le-Fylde near Blackpool in November in a deal worth an undisclosed seven-figure sum. The acquisition not only sees the company branch into a new region but also into auctioning motorbikes as well as cars.

The company has now appointed a new sales director to manage growth at both sites. Michael McMullan joins the team bringing with him over 20 years’ experience in sales and development with luxury brands and within the remarketing industry.

In his new role, he will be responsible for the growth and volume sales at both Leeds and Blackpool.

IMA managing director Justin Lane said: “Following our recent acquisition, we need to ensure we have a strong, experienced team to take us forward during 2017. It’s a very exciting time to be in our industry, especially in a business such as ours which is flying the flag for independent auction companies, of which there are very few remaining.

“Michael has a good combination of both sales and sector experience which is a real asset to our business. He’ll have the responsibility of achieving our volume aspirations in both our Leeds operation and our new site in Blackpool as we work towards growing both companies in 2017.”