Car dealer SG Petch has appointed Suzie English-Stewart as group sales and marketing manager.

She has worked in radio, Press and as sales director of a local advertising agency, where she managed a number of motor dealer accounts.

SG Petch worked with Suzie in her role as co-ordinator of the North-East MG Rover Dealer Forum.

She said: "This is such an exciting time. To cross over from servicing advertising accounts to progress my career at the sharp end of the business with SG Petch is a fantastic opportunity."