Our Staff
Martin Simpson
General Manager - Robina
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
17 years, all with von Bibra.
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
17 years – I have worked as a Salesperson, Sales Manager, General Sales Manager & General Manager.
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
Grumps Wharf Restaurant, Manager.
What do you love most about your job?
The relationships you build with customers and staff over time as well as seeing people start at the bottom, grab an opportunity and create a successful life filled with opportunities they can create by doing what’s right not what’s easy!
I love, that I still love my job after 17 years.
Where did you grow up?
Currumbin and Ashmore always lived on the Gold Coast.
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
"If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life, with confidence you have won even before you have started."
"Life is 10% what happens and 90% how you react.
If It Is To Be It Is Up To Me!"
Ryan Mccabe
GENERAL Sales Manager - Robina
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
16 Years
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
Joined the von Bibra group in June 2018 as General Sales Manager at Robina.
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
Toyota 7 Years, BMW 3 years, Started off selling Holden, Trainee Sales Person, Salesperson, Sales Manager, Business Manager and General Sales Manager
What do you love most about your job?
It is exciting buying a new car and it is great seeing people everyday picking up their new cars and having a great experience.
Where did you grow up?
Bundaberg then the Sunshine Coast
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
"The harder I work the luckier I get"
ASHLEY PLEDGE
GWM SALES MANAGER - ROBINA
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
7 years
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
I have been with Von Bibra for a total of 5 years. I have sold Hondas & Used Cars and been the Sales Manager of Holden and now GWM.
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
My first Job was working at Optus as a retail manager.
What do you love most about your job?
I love that every single day is different. Every day has its High points and challenges that provide an opportunity to get better!
Where did you grow up?
I am originally from the UK and have lived in Australia since 2007!
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
Don't live the same year 75 times and call it a life.