A HIGH flying motor trade student has won an award for outstanding leadership.

Lee Addis, who works for Kia agents Clarks of Kidderminster, undertook an 18-month training programme at the Kia Academy, which was introduced last year to give dealership staff special leadership and development skills. Mr Addis has graduated as one of a handful of students selected to take part in the scheme, which offered hands on experience and the opportunity to learn invaluable management and leadership skills. He graduated at a ceremony hosted by Kia’s business development director Simon Hetherington.

As part of Kia’s on-going commitment to its dealer staff and customers alike, the scheme allowed high-flying team members to gain an insight into best leadership practice. The programme consisted of ten workshops, encompassing Kia’s key brand pillars, to deliver excellent customer care. Seminars included practical management and leadership techniques covering all key areas of the retail business.

Mr Addis said: "I’m thrilled to have been awarded my Institute of Leadership and Management Development Award. The course was hard work, but extremely rewarding, and I can’t wait to bring all that I’ve learnt to the showroom.”