It has been announced that after 41 years of working with Deloitte, British Airways, Volvo and over 26 years in Honda Motor Europe in a variety of senior commercial, financial and governance roles, that Martin Sanders will retire on 30 September 2020.

Martin worked directly within the Power Products and ATV business for 14 years with Honda and developed their range of Power Products including the IZY range and introduced Honda Miimo.

Over the 7 years of his AEA involvement, Martin worked on numerous projects and initiatives and was instrumental in the development of the AEA ATV safely campaign and setting up the training scheme. During his time with the EGMA he worked on numerous projects especially on the regulations regarding robotic mowers.

Martin is currently chief audit executive for the European Region of Honda Motor Europe Ltd.

Martin told Service Dealer this week, “I spent 14 years working directly in the power products industry with Honda in the UK and Europe, which I have to say were some of the best times in my 41 year career.”

Martin joined Honda (UK) in 1994 and held senior positions of Head of Sales & Marketing for Honda (UK) Cars, General Manger Honda (UK) and Europe Power Products, CFO for Honda Motor Europe and finally Chief Audit Executive.

Outside the office, Martin is a Trustee and Chairman of Governance of Wooden Spoon, which is the national rugby charity for children who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially. Martin will continue his involvement with the Charity after retirement.