Meet Our Team

At Alexanders we believe in offering expertise from every angle which means a diverse team offering a depth of experience from the worlds of horses, engineering, mechanics, customer service and business management – a rare combination of specialists in their own field. However, common to everyone at Alexanders is a belief in being the best at what we do and a commitment to providing the best service possible from the moment you contact us and thereafter throughout our relationship.

Alexander Brimelow - Managing Director

Andrew North - Managing Director

Car enthusiast Andrew was born and bred in Yarm where he still lives today with his wife and 2 beautiful children. The day after finishing his last exam at the age of 16 Andrew started working at BMW as a apprentice where he worked his way up through the ranks to senior management before joining his best friend to set up Alexanders Prestige. Andrew is a keen motorsport enthusiast and has a huge passion for motor yachts " one day I'll have that new Sunseeker!"

Proudest moment: The birth of my two beautiful children, closely followed by being handed the keys for my first Ferrari!

Dream car: Mclaren F1

Best decision you’ve ever made: I know its corny but setting up Alexanders Prestige has definitely been the best

Worst decision you’ve ever made: Letting Alex pilot the boat back to the marina after dark with help from Mr "Artois"!!

Favourite saying: Holidays are for wimps!

Irfan Khalid - Group Managing Director

IRFAN KHALID - GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR

Irfan has been helping the Alexanders group keep running like clockwork since 2013. He oversees sales and maintenance for Alexanders Prestige and its sister brands Alexanders Horseboxes and Lehel by Alexanders, as well as sales for Harvey Cooper Cars. Formerly the general sales manager for Audi Teesside, Irfan likes to spend as much time as he can with his children and family, as well as spending weekends walking in the Lake District.

Proudest moment: Joining Alexanders and becoming a father

Dream car: 1970 Dodge Charger V8 500 big block classic

Best decision you’ve ever made: Choosing a career in the car industry. If I hadn't, I wouldn’t be here at Alexanders

Worst decision you’ve ever made: Walking 2 miles without an umbrella, I knew the forecast

Favourite saying: If you can dream it, you can do it

Julian Ekin - Sales Manager

Juls has lived in and around the area all of his life. After not being able to fulfill his dream career as an RAF fighter pilot, he began his career in the motor trade in 2005 where he joined Volvo to complete an apprenticeship and degree with them set up by the Institute of Advanced Motor Industry on Vehicle Sales and Customer Service. After completing this in 2008 he looked to expand and progress his career and experience by joining Alexanders to sell prestige vehicles. In 2009 he was then given a massive opportunity to work direct with Alex to build and sell the brand of Alexanders Horseboxes to which he is doing to date.

Proudest moment: First solo flight in an aircraft

Favorite car: Pagani Zonda

Best decision: Getting on the property ladder

Worst decision: Well where do I start……. Eating a dry tea bag as a dare wasn’t my finest hour!

Saying: Lets get this baby off the ground!

Steven Cawood - Aftersales Manager

Steven has been with Alexanders from the moment we sold our first cars in 2005, and is responsible for the smooth running of Alexanders Prestige’s and Alexanders Horseboxes’ three aftersales departments. Before joining us, he managed a multi-franchised body shop for a dealership in Ripon.

Favourite Car I've Driver: MG A – what a head-turner on a summer's day.

If I Could Choose One Car I'd Have: Hennessey Venom GT

I can Also Be Found: Spending time with my two children, or enjoying a city break with my wife.

Sales Team

Each member of our friendly and helpful team understand that building good customer relationships is paramount to our successful business. Our skilled team pride themselves on their in depth product knowledge and excellent customer retention and are on hand 7 days a week to serve our vast customer database. Please feel free to contact any member of the team at anytime.

Service Team

Alexanders have a highly skilled team of factory trained technicians. Our team have the knowledge, skill and equipment to work on all makes of horseboxes. Our friendly service reception are always on hand to make your visit go as smoothly as possible and understand the importance of exceptional customer service.

JOE OXENDALE, AFTERSALES ADVISOR

If you’ve ever called our aftersales department, you’ve probably already spoken to Joe. He’s the first point of contact for all aftersales clients, and is responsible for booking in customer cars and providing them with all the information and assistance they need. After studying business at college, Joe joined Alexanders in 2012, and he can be found in our reception area at the showroom.

FAVOURITE CAR I'VE DRIVEN: Ford Mustang convertible on holiday in America

IF I COULD CHOOSE ONE CAR I'D HAVE: an Audi RS 6, an all-round monster

I CAN ALSO BE FOUND: socialising with friends, or trying to put in the hours at the gym

DANIEL FARRINGTON, AFTERSALES ADVISOR

Dan has been with Alexanders since 2014 and ever since then has played a vital part in ensuring our clients receive a first class aftercare service every single time. Dan also helps all the Alexander groups with day to day enquires and bookings.

FAVOURITE CAR I'VE DRIVEN: Ferrari California

IF I COULD CHOOSE ONE CAR I'D HAVE: Porsche 911 Targa S

I CAN ALSO BE FOUND: Fell running or walking in the lakes , a close interest in Moto GP and MX GP along with eating and drinking with family and friends.

MATTHEW CARRINGTON, AFTERSALES ADVISOR

Matthew joined Alexanders in April 2016 and has quickly become a valued member of our after sales team. Supporting the aftersales team, dealing with customer enquiries and ordering parts for the entire group.

FAVOURITE CAR I'VE DRIVEN: Audi R8 Spyder

IF I COULD CHOOSE ONE CAR I'D HAVE: An Aston Martin DB5, a timeless classic

I CAN ALSO BE FOUND: Socialising, playing football or dining out

Bodyshop Team

The bodyshop team at Alexanders includes a bredth of knowledge in both body repair and vehicle spraying. Our team of skilled proffesional bodywork specialists can look after all aspects of your vehicle body work from a minor wheel scuff to major insurance work .

Furnishing Team

Our furnishing team work closing with the sales team ensuring quality and individuality. All our horsebox livings are design and built in house and can tailored to your specification.

Valeting Team

Alexanders Valeting Team have been highly trained by Autoglym in all aspects of vehicle detailing. Our team are always on hand to look after your vehicle and they take great pride in their work.