Andrew Roberts will join Influence Associates, the leading automotive, motorsport and technology PR agency as Chief Operating Officer at the beginning of April.  Roberts joins from Bentley Motors Limited where he has been Director of Global Communications since 2014. He is a highly experienced Brand, PR and Communications leader. Prior to Bentley, Roberts has held other senior communications roles in the automotive industry. These include Director of Communications at Mercedes-Benz UK Limited and Director of Global Product and Brand PR at Land Rover. Roberts further strengthens a well-established and respected team of four existing directors at Influence.

Roberts’ arrival at Influence signals a new chapter for the agency as it positions itself for growth. This follows a series of new client wins in premium automotive, new technology and motorsport, further increasing its global reach. In all, ten new companies have joined the blue-chip client base in the last three months. These include Formula E title partner, ABB.

Working alongside agency founder and CEO, Stuart Dyble, Roberts will shape and refine Influence’s client service offering to prepare the agency for the rapidly evolving communications challenges in the sector and broader communications industry. The appointment also reunites Dyble and Roberts who have successfully worked together before at Jaguar Land Rover and Ford.

Influence Associates

Influence Associates, established over ten years ago at its Soho Square headquarters in central London, evolves and grows. It’s moving further into e-mobility and the technologies transforming the global automotive industry.

Stuart Dyble, Influence Associates’ CEO, said: “Andrew further strengthens our leadership team and will bring a new focus and energy to the agency. This is as well as his proven judgement and experience. He is one of the most forward-looking and respected communications experts in the industry and has operated at the highest level. I am really glad that we will be once again working together and defining the future of Influence for the next decade of success.

“I would also like to thank James Andrew for his outstanding contribution to Influence over many years.  We are delighted that he has been given this prestigious new role at Lotus. It comes at a pivotal moment for this great British sporting brand. We wish him well in this exciting new leadership position. We look forward to continuing to work closely with him, serving the Geely brands.”

Andrew Roberts said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to put my experience working at the world’s most prestigious automotive brands into the dynamic and exciting future ambitions of Influence Associates. Already established as the leading automotive PR agency, Influence has bold plans for future growth and I am looking forward to playing my role in helping to drive the agency to the next level.”

Influence Associates’ global footprint is expanding, with new clients from China, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Holland and UAE joining. These add to the agency’s established base of automotive, classic car, motorsport and tech client portfolio.

PR and Communications professionals interested in joining the growing team in London are invited to contact Stuart Dyble to discuss opportunities (stuart@influenceassociates.com).

Influence Associates

Influence Associates are world leaders in Automotive / Auto PR, Motorsport PR and Classic Car PR. As well as brand strategy and building, PR and communications.