Volvo dealer SMT has announced the appointment of Phil Battle as managing director for Great Britain.
Phil’s appointment marks a new chapter for SMT. It reflects the impact he has made through his deep industry expertise, customer focus and commitment to developing people.
Since joining SMT in 2020, Phil has held a number of senior leadership positions. In his previous role as Divisional Director for Volvo CE Product & Services, he led a national team of approximately 350 colleagues across nine customer support locations with responsibility for commercial sales and service operations across Great Britain for Volvo Construction Equipment.
Phil also serves as a Board Director of the Construction Equipment Association, leading its ESG and environmental sustainability portfolio. Phil is widely recognised for his commitment to innovation and sustainability, reflected through both his industry leadership and continued professional development.
“It is a privilege to be appointed Managing Director for Great Britain," he says. "SMT has exceptional people, strong partnerships and a proud commitment to supporting customers throughout Great Britain. I am excited to build on those strengths, work with colleagues across the business and lead our next phase of customer-focused, sustainable growth.”