Board and Management

Paul Warren

Executive Chair

Paul, the eldest son of the Company’s founder, Peter Warren, is the Executive Chair of the Company. Paul joined the Company in 1975 and has over 50 years’ experience working in the automotive industry. In 1982, Paul took over the executive management of the business.  He has led the commercial expansion of the Group, implementing strategies to grow the business organically and integrating many acquisitions over the years.

Paul’s experience extends across all elements of the automotive industry including working with many OEMs and acting as a representative on a number of dealer councils.  He currently serves as a board member of the Australian Automotive Dealer Association. Paul holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology, Sydney.


Niran Peiris

Deputy Chair and Lead Independent Director

Niran joined the Board of Peter Warren Automotive Holdings in April 2021 and currently serves as Deputy Chair and Lead Independent Director. He also chairs the Company’s Audit and Risk Committee. Niran has an extensive background in financial services and insurance having been a Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE and CEO of Allianz Australia.  He was formerly the CFO and Chief General Manager, Retail Distribution at Allianz Australia. He has also held specialist tax roles across various professional accounting firms. Niran is currently a non-executive director of ASX-listed Nick Scali Ltd.

Niran holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney.


Catherine West

Non-Executive Director

Catherine was appointed to the Board as a Non-Executive Director in April 2021 and is Chair of the People and Remuneration Committee.  Catherine has over 25 years' legal, business affairs and strategy experience in the media, entertainment, telecommunications and medical sectors in Australia, the UK and Europe.

Catherine is currently a Non-executive Director of Monash IVF Group and previously served as the Independent Chair of ASX-listed Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd. She is also the Independent Chair of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), and a Director of the NIDA Foundation, and Chair of the Board of Governors of Wenona School.


John Eastham

Non-Executive Director

John joined the Board of Peter Warren Automotive Holdings as a Non-executive Director in May 2024.

John has over 30 years’ experience in motor dealerships in Australia.  Since 2005, he has been co-owner of Autopact, a large automotive retail group where he was CEO until 2019 and a board director and shareholder until its change of ownership in November 2023.

Prior to this Mr Eastham was a partner with Horwath (now Deloitte) and he holds a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University.


Andrew Doyle

Chief Executive Officer

Andrew Doyle is the Chief Executive Officer of Peter Warren Automotive Holdings, bringing over 30 years of extensive experience in the automotive industry, including more than 25 years in senior management roles, both in Australia and internationally. Andrew has consistently delivered transformative growth and operational excellence in some of the most renowned automotive brands. Prior to joining the Company, he held the position of Managing Director for Audi UK, Audi Ireland and Audi Australia, where he successfully led market expansion, operational efficiency and brand positioning initiatives.

Andrew holds a Bachelor in Social Science and Economics from Melbourne University and a post-graduate degree in Marketing from Monash University and Global Leadership from Harvard Business School.


Victor Cuthell

Company Secretary

Victor was appointed as the Company Secretary of Peter Warren Automotive Holdings in December 2022. Victor supports the Board in its corporate governance and is responsible for regulatory matters, including compliance with the ASX listing rules.

Victor was formerly the Chief Financial Officer of Peter Warren.  He has 20 years of experience as a CFO in the automotive and retail sectors, including 6 years as the Australian CFO of Inchcape Plc. Victor holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Finance, is a qualified chartered accountant and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.


Anna Bail

Chief Financial Officer

Anna is Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Chief Financial Officer, responsible for the company’s accounting, finance, risk and compliance functions. Anna is an accomplished finance executive and has over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, including a decade with Inchcape Plc in Australia followed by CFO & Managing Director of KTM Australia and New Zealand. She has a strong track record in leading finance functions, overseeing complex financial operations, and delivering strategic commercial outcomes, including through mergers and acquisitions.

Anna commenced her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She holds a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and a Bachelor of International Studies from the University of Technology Sydney.