A total of 11 automotive leaders will feel the heat next month in Ben’s Industry Leader Challenge Sahara Desert Trek, which is taking place from 26 February to 5 March.
Divided into five teams, they will spend five days trekking across the Sahara Desert in Morocco to raise a minimum of £20,000 per team for Ben.
Each day, they will spend around 10 hours trekking across unforgiving terrain, covering up to 18 miles in temperatures of 25-35°C. Temperatures will be closer to zero overnight and the teams will camp under canvas, with only a jeep and a camel for company.
The teams taking part are:
- Stuart James, RMIF Director; Kevin Flinn, RMIF Chair and Rob Collison, IGA Chair and Peter Whieldon, independent garage owner and photographer.
- Neil Grant, Managing Director and Spencer Grinham, Sales Director – Hella Limited.
- Melanie Lowe, European Finance Director and Chris O’Rourke, Managing Director – LKQ Euro Car Parts.
- Ian Leedham, European Vice President Compliance, Legal & Public Affairs and Dave Brookfield, Vice President Human Resources Europe – LKQ Euro Car Parts.
- Karen Jakes, Group Product Manager, Automotive & Repair at Thatcham Research and Martyn Rowley, Executive Director at National Body Repair Association.
- Ben’s Rachel Clift, Chief Executive Officer, and Matt Wigginton, Director of Partnerships, Engagement & Income.
Matt said, “In just six weeks’ time, we’ll be turning up the heat on our industry leaders. We can’t wait to tackle this extraordinary challenge together to raise funds so we can support members of our automotive family who are struggling, or in crisis. By following our journey, sharing this story with your networks and donating, you’ll help us make a real difference to people’s lives. Now more than ever, automotive people need Ben – and we need you and your support. We hope you’ll wish us luck and follow our intrepid journey.”
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Matt Wigginton, Director of Partnerships, Engagement & Income,
