Leo Monaghan, dealer principal in Monaghan & Sons, Galway has been awarded the prestigious Škoda Marketing Person of the Year for 2013, beating off stiff competition from all other dealers in the Skoda network at the national conference.

Presenting the award, John Donegan, Škoda brand director said: “We are thrilled to announce Leo as the 2013 Škoda Marketing Person of the Year. Led by Leo, Monaghans (Galway) is a consistent performer in every area of the business ensuring Škoda is one of the best-selling car brands in Galway. Innovative marketing ideas are absolutely key in achieving this and it is great to see these implemented successfully.”

Anthony Galvin, Aftersales Manager, Finbarr Galvin Ltd, Bandon was awarded the prestigious Škoda Aftersales person of the year award. A native of Bandon, he is a key member of the Finbarr Galvin Ltd team based on the Clonakilty Road in Bandon.

Presenting the award, Mark Hayes, Head of Aftersales Škoda Ireland said: “We are thrilled to present Anthony with the 2013 Škoda Aftersales person of the year award. Anthony has embraced the Škoda ethos of delivering an exceptional customer experience and has really developed the Škoda aftersales brand in service and parts in Cork. Customers bring their Škoda to Finbarr Galvin Ltd for service because Anthony and his team give them quality, value and transparency.”

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Leo Monaghan, dealer principal, Monaghan & Sons, Galway pictured receiving the Škoda Marketing person of the year award for 2013. The Galway man is pictured with Raymond Leddy, Head of Marketing for Škoda Ireland

Anthony Galvin, Aftersales Manager, Finbarr Galvin Ltd, Bandon pictured receiving the Aftersales person of the year award for 2013. The Bandon man (right) is pictured with Mark Hayes, Head of Aftersales for Škoda Ireland.