Hamish Brandon

Brandon Powersports (Michael Brandon Ltd) is a UK distribution business (est. 1970) servicing motorcycle, cycle and powersports sectors. Key Achievements: Increased company turnover by 40%+ since 2020 through strategic expansion and disciplined commercial leadership. Navigated the business through COVID‑19 and organisational leadership loss, safeguarding continuity and driving renewed growth. Modernised the business through brand refresh, digital transformation and a fully integrated B2B ecommerce platform. Expanded and diversified supplier portfolios, onboarding multiple new brands via commercial negotiation and market analysis. Led all business functions including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Finance, HR, IT and Warehouse Operations. Held responsibility for commercial performance, sales strategy and operational oversight within a multi-brand powersports environment. Focused on strengthening customer relationships, improving service delivery and identifying growth opportunities across trade and consumer channels during periods of market change and competitive pressure. Expanded customer relationships across trade and consumer markets by improving service standards, product availability and account responsiveness. Sustained strong customer retention by maintaining reliable fulfilment and consistent service quality across high-volume operations supplying the UK motorcycle market. Strengthened reporting and financial oversight to support pricing decisions, stock management and margin control. Improved commercial visibility and decision-making through more disciplined performance tracking and inventory governance. Directed brand positioning initiatives aligned to performance, quality and reliability within the UK powersports market, reinforcing brand credibility and competitive differentiation. Owned stock and supplier management strategies that improved fill rates and reduced operational friction, supporting smoother operations and stronger customer satisfaction.

Directed commercial, sales and market development activity within a specialist braking and safety components business serving motorcycle and scooter markets. Played a central role in distributor development, international growth initiatives and long-term account retention across competitive and performance-driven segments. Developed and maintained a broad UK and international distributor network, supporting sustained revenue generation, market penetration and brand visibility across multiple regions. Identified opportunities for geographic expansion and new channel development, contributing to long-term commercial resilience and diversification of revenue sources. Negotiated commercial terms with distributors and suppliers to balance competitiveness, margin protection and service expectations while maintaining strong partner relationships.

Built and operated a specialist motorsport business serving professional teams, elite competitors and performance-focused consumers. Held accountability for commercial strategy, sales growth, brand positioning, and end-to-end operational delivery, with direct ownership of supplier relationships, client acquisition and revenue generation. Shaped the business from early-stage concept through to a recognized market presence within motorsport and performance sectors. Established the business from inception through to full commercial operation by defining product strategy, pricing structures and supplier agreements across motorsport and performance segments. Created a viable operating model that supported credibility, differentiation, and sustainable growth. Secured supply contracts with top-tier motorsport teams and high-profile individual clients through targeted prospecting, technical credibility and commercial negotiation. Built trusted relationships that drove repeat business and long-term account value. Drove brand visibility and market penetration through coordinated digital marketing initiatives, trade exhibitions and live motorsport events, strengthening inbound demand and customer retention. Implemented a consumer-facing e-commerce platform to support direct sales, improve customer access and diversify revenue streams beyond trade and team-based channels. Oversaw governance, financial controls and operational processes to support scalability, continuity and long-term sustainability while maintaining hands-on leadership across all aspects of the business.

Unconditional Offer, awarded MBA Achievement Scholarship (exceptional candidate), commences September 2026