New Boss at Noble

[AndySA]

Just seen this on Auto Express, any of you lot have more info?

Boss Tailor-made For Noble

From one of Britain's most successful clothing retailers to a shining star of the independent car world - that's the leap David Jones has made. The former boss of high street brand Next has been named as the new top man at Noble.

It's certainly a change of direction for Jones, who was chief executive at the fashion chain for 14 years, and became chairman in May last year. He's also held senior roles at clothing catalogue firms Kays and Grattons, so why the sudden interest in performance two-seaters? "I've always had a passion for cars, and after spotting a Noble M12 GTO in a magazine, I was convinced it was the kind of company I'd like to join." Jones will take over as chairman from Tony Moy, who retired in May. His background was also unorthodox for a car boss, having been a founder of the Page and Moy travel agency.

A Noble spokesman confirmed it did have its own range of branded clothing for fans, but couldn't comment on whether Jones would be involved in expanding it.

[leighellane]

There was a snippet on page 13 of last weeks Autocar mentioning this but it doesnt go into any detail.

[MisterX]

Don't know about this story, but am curious about the 'branded clothing' - does anyone know what it is and where it can be purchased?

[actech]

They are available from the factory. T-shirts, short sleeve shirts, long sleeve shirts, fleeces probably a couple of other things but can't remember off the top of my head.

Speak to the factory.

[goodlife]

STOP PRESS.

Noble announce cotton-print seat covers with witty slogans and a new range of headrests available in suede or leather called 'The Joust Range'.

[agent006]

Well if he does to noble what he did to next, we'll all be driving them soon. FTSE100 here we come.

[actech]

Clothing range is on gto3.com, the pictures are a little small but you get the idea.

www.gto3.com/diary/112002.htm