He started his career with Manheim in 2010 and, during his 12 years with the business, has gained extensive experience working with some of its biggest customers and major partners.

He commenced within the OEM team before moving to National Salvage in 2014, where he was instrumental in implementing the National Motorcycle auction.

In 2016, Mr Poci moved on to manage Cox Automotive’s biggest customer before stepping up to lead Manheim’s Victorian and Tasmanian Sales and Operations in 2018 as general manager.

Cox Automotive said that Mr Poci relished the challenges of the GM role and savoured the team atmosphere it affords.

“With responsibility for all site operations, remarketing and sales teams, Anthony is well known, highly regarded and well positioned to provide a streamlined customer experience across Cox Automotive’s comprehensive set of products and services,” it said.

Cox Automotive head of Enterprise Sales, Shakira Loveridge, said: “Anthony’s appointment is a strategic step forward in our ongoing partnerships, helping our customers to grow their businesses and deliver on their organisations’ initiatives.

“We’re thrilled to be able to utilise his extensive knowledge of our business for the betterment of our partners,” Ms Loveridge added.

By Neil Dowling