Hedley Studios appoints Ben Street as Managing Director
Hedley Studios, formerly The Little Car Company, has appointed Ben Street as the brand’s Managing Director and a member of the board. Bringing with him extensive experience at a range of automotive and luxury brands, Ben Street is a seasoned and experienced leader with a proven track record of driving business performance and building successful teams.
Following Hedley Studios’ recent rebrand, the creators and designers of the world’s finest scaled and electrified automotive icons have continued to implement its impressive growth strategy, and the appointment of Ben Street is key to this. Working closely with Founder and CEO, Ben Hedley, Ben Street will utilise his expansive experience to drive the continuous development and maturity of Hedley Studios.
Ben Street has held roles at leading automotive and luxury brands such as McLaren, and more recently Amalgam Collection, where he held the position of Chief Executive Officer for seven years and spearheaded the brand’s transformative growth and strong financial performance throughout that period. Ben Street has a broad range of experience in the sector, driving profitability and business performance at each brand. As an MBA-educated business leader, Ben Street has also held senior positions at RBS and Ford, where he gained invaluable experience in supply chain and purchasing workstreams.
Ben Hedley, Founder and CEO, Hedley Studios, commented: “We’re excited to welcome Ben to the team, and we’re looking forward to seeing how he brings his excellent experience to the business to continue our growth strategy at Hedley Studios.
“Ben’s experience in senior positions within both the automotive and luxury sectors align perfectly with our new direction for the brand, as we continue to design and create some of the world’s most desirable pieces of driveable automotive art.”
Ben Street, Managing Director, Hedley Studios, added: “Hedley Studios is a brand that has demonstrated impressive growth since its inception, and I feel very privileged to be joining a passionate and talented team that create something truly unique in the luxury and automotive spheres.
“The trajectory of the brand is something that very much excites me and is a challenge that I’m looking forward to taking on as we look to continue and develop on this path of delivering unique and desirable products for clients across the globe, alongside partnering with some of the world’s most prestigious brands.”