Rhett Maxwell: Taking an international multi-brand automotive career journey down the path less travelled.
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Rhett is Managing Director of JLR in Saudi Arabia. His impressive automotive career path spans the UK, the U.A.E., Oman, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.    Throughout his career he has worked extensively with premium brands including JLR, Audi, Mercedes Benz, BMW and Alfa Romeo.    Additionally he’s had experience with Volkswagen, Honda, Stellantis brands, Great Wall, Peugeot and Nissan as well as used cars, motorcycles and marine products.    In our conversation we talk about his childhood in South Africa and some of the circumstances that have contributed to providing the drive he has demonstrated during his journey so far.    We follow Rhett’s progression from trainee car salesman through to a host of  senior international positions. He shares openly how the opportunities came about and the rationale behind each of his decisions to move including factoring in the potential impact on his family.    Rhett reveals how the behaviours that served him well with his classmates had the potential to stymie his car sales potential and the wake up call that allowed him to see the bigger picture and adopt a more mature approach.    Reviewing his most recent move, we learn how the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix of 2021 was even more eventful than we already thought. A phone call during that race weekend led to him to break with his final approach plan and return to Saudi Arabia to complete what he saw as “unfinished business”.    I found Rhett’s story authentic and inspiring and I trust you will too. I look forward to hearing what resonates with you.    Reach out to Rhett   LinkedIn: Rhett Maxwell   Thank you to our sponsors:   ASKE Consulting Email: [email protected]   Aquilae Email: [email protected]   Episode Directory on Instagram @careerviewmirror     If you enjoy listening to our guests career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app.    Episode recorded on 14 August, 2023
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