Our Staff

We understand business is about people.

Flying Penguin was formed from the acquisition and merger of three long established businesses. This is significant because it means we have a huge pool of experience upon which to draw.

Some of our staff have worked in the parts business for over 30 years and collectively Flying Penguin's experience is measured in centuries! This, combined with our passion and commitment to deliver the highest quality, personalized service to our customers, is the foundation of our business.

The directors bring new ideas, complementary skills and experience as well fresh capital. In particular both directors have spent much of their working lives outside the UK and so bring an international perspective.

Our Directors

Nick Wilton

Nick is an experienced manager with a consistent record of delivering profitable growth. He has significant international experience including extensive exposure to developing markets. His strengths include sales, marketing, general, project and change management. Career highlights include growing Volvo's global tax free business, including restructuring Volvo's distribution in the former Soviet Union and India, establishing Saab Financial Services in 17 countries, the re-structuring of Clerical Medical International and establishing a leasing business for Nissan, in Saudi Arabia, growing from nothing to market leader within 5 years. Nick is extremely driven, determined and focused.

Dan Jolly

Dan is an accomplished, seasoned automotive executive with extensive international experience. He has proven expertise in operations, finance, strategic planning, and business development. Dan has grown multimillion-dollar businesses for Toyota, Nissan, Volvo and Daimler Chrysler, in the UK, Africa and the Middle East. In every case Dan has been  maximised revenues, expanded the customer base, exceeded sales objectives, accelerated stock turn and optimised stock holding. He is a dynamic and charismatic leader with an innate ability to engage and motivate diverse teams. This was reflected in his appointment as Chairman of the Nissan Middle East After Sales Committee.