Glass’s has confirmed that Andy Carroll will become its managing director from August 1, 2009.

Carroll has held several senior positions within the motor industry.

He was commercial vehicles sales director at GM Europe, before becoming chief operating officer of the internet car retailer OneSwoop.

He was also managing director of GM Daewoo UK, and subsequently managing director of Chevrolet UK.

More recently, Andy was head of international sales and marketing at GAZ Group.

“The past 12 months have been tumultuous ones for all of Glass’s customers," said Carroll.

"The business landscape has changed forever.”