Manheim strengthens leadership team with series of senior appointments

Left to right: Ben Musther, David Parnham, Anthony Baker.

Manheim Auction Services, part of Cox Automotive Europe, has announced the appointment of Ben Musther as General Manager of Manheim Leeds, and Jason Lee as General Manager of Manheim Bristol, completing a year of strategic leadership changes designed to strengthen the business and support its continued growth.

Ben brings over 20 years of experience with Manheim, having held a variety of operational roles across the business. His deep understanding of the auction environment and strong leadership credentials make him ideally placed to lead the organisation’s largest northern site.

Jason brings extensive leadership experience in high-volume, customer-focused operations, including five years managing Copart’s Bristol site, and over a decade at Asda, where he led major strategic initiatives and large teams. His appointment sees him take the helm at one of Manheim’s flagship sites, where he will focus on operational excellence and customer delivery.

With these appointments, Manheim’s leadership team now brings together over 240 years of combined Manheim experience, creating a strong foundation for the business to continue evolving and delivering for its customers.

“Ben and Jason’s appointments complete what is now a highly experienced and capable leadership team,” said David Parnham, Senior Director – Manheim Auction Services. “We’ve built a team that combines deep operational knowledge with a clear focus on customer delivery, and that puts us in a great position to support our customers through a fast-changing market. These two appointments are a great example of how we continue to invest in home-grown talent that understands our business and our customers inside out.”

Ben Musther commented: “It’s a real privilege to take on this role. Manheim Leeds is a vital part of our national auction network, and I’m looking forward to working with the team to build on our strong foundations and deliver great results for our customers.”

Jason Lee added: “I’m thrilled to be joining Manheim – an organisation with such s strong reputation and a wealth of industry expertise. It’s exciting to be part of a team who are not only experts in their field but are also committed to delivering for customers. I’m looking forward to contributing to the next chapter of growth at Manheim Bristol.”

This announcement reflects Manheim’s ongoing commitment to investing in its people and infrastructure, ensuring it remains a trusted partner for dealers, fleets, and OEMs across the UK.