Jose Blanco, CEO, Brayleys Cars Ltd

“I’m incredibly proud to become a Gold Member of the Automotive 30% Club on behalf of Brayleys — a pivotal step in our continued commitment to challenge and change the gender balance in both our business and the wider automotive industry.”

At Brayleys Cars, we believe that creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace is not only the right thing to do, but a crucial driver of long-term business success. Traditionally, the automotive sector has been heavily male-dominated, with women significantly underrepresented, especially in leadership roles and there’s still work to do to ensure greater representation at all levels.

Becoming a Gold Member of the Automotive 30% Club aligns with our core values and is a natural progression in our journey to create a fairer and more representative industry. I truly believe that a diverse team leads to a stronger business with a variety of perspectives resulting in better decision-making, more innovative thinking, and a culture that reflects and connects with the diverse communities we serve.

At Brayleys Cars, we are making progress, but there is always more work to be done. We are focusing on inclusive recruitment practices, nurturing female talent at all levels of the business, and ensuring that our workplace supports everyone to thrive, regardless of gender.

This Gold Membership is not just a milestone; it’s a promise to push and commit to change, to keep listening, learning, and to lead by example.

Together, we can build a more balanced, inclusive, and successful automotive industry.