Karl Hamer is a seasoned automotive professional with a long-standing leadership and board-level experience in the UK, Asia Pacific and the GCC.
He relocated to the Middle East in 2008 as Managing Director of a leading multi-franchise motor group representing leading luxury, prestige and volume brands.
In 2017, Karl established Adamas Motor Group, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, and aiming at providing an unparalleled offering of automotive-lifestyle products across the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Chris Buxton is an automotive industry veteran with over thirty years of professional experience gained in OEM and automotive retail.
Throughout his career, Chris worked for several of the world’s leading automotive brands in luxury, prestige and volume segments in both the UK and the Middle East.
Before Adamas Motors, Chris was responsible for leading the retail sales of Lexus on a distributor level in the UAE.
Adam Gron is an accomplished marketing and communications expert with holistic automotive industry experience comprising central, regional and retailer roles in Europe and the Middle East.
Prior to joining Adamas Motors, Adam was responsible for all product and brand marketing for McLaren Automotive across their key markets in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
Trevor Hunter is a highly experienced aftersales professional who began his career with Mercedes-Benz in the UK. He relocated to the Middle East, continuing to work with Mercedes-Benz, and then moving on to other brands as Audi, VW, and Bentley.
Trevor is a member of the Institute of the Motor Industry (Fellowship), and has considerable experience in workshop planning, workshop redevelopment, operational planning, and workshop management.
Abdullah Touqan is an automotive industry expert with long-standing experience, gained predominantly in the luxury and performance vehicle segment.
His professional experience covers USA, UAE and more recently the Kingdom of Bahrain with several leading automotive brands on a retail level. Abdullah has a Bachelor’s degree in Management and is passionate about customer satisfaction and sales operations.
Max Sutera Sardo is an experienced automotive industry professional with long-standing track record of success in prestige and performance vehicle segments. Throughout his international career, Max has successfully ensured profitability by driving operational excellence and overseeing sales, marketing, and aftersales operations.
For most of his professional life, Max has worked in the luxury automotive industry in Monaco, Italy and France. He joined Adamas Motor Group in the UAE back in 2018 and has since relocated to Hong Kong to support the company’s operations in the Asia Pacific region.
During his long tenure in the automotive industry, Shibu Thomas has gained extensive experience and expertise in the areas of retail and fleet sales, especially in the United Arab Emirates.
He has been an integral part of the industry’s growth and evolution over the past three decades and has witnessed several changes and challenges that have impacted the market. Shibu is widely recognized for his professionalism, integrity, and commitment to excellence, and is often sought out as a mentor and advisor by his peers and colleagues.
Abdullah Al Alami brings over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on sales leadership, business development, and operational support across luxury and performance brands. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with teams and partners to help drive growth while maintaining the unique identity of each brand.
With a background in Marketing and a passion for the automotive sector, Abdullah takes a hands-on approach to building strong client relationships and delivering high standards of service. His experience in the UAE market has shaped his understanding of customer expectations and brand positioning.