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Former Auto Trader figure joins Automotive Insights amid senior hires

Published: March 12, 2026 at 1:02 pm

Automotive Insights, a fast‑growing consumer market intelligence tech company which provides ‘just in time’ data, has announced three senior appointments as it accelerates its expansion plans.

The Manchester‑based business has appointed Richard Walker, former director of data & insights at Auto Trader, as executive director of research, data & insights.

Joining him is Needa Khan, appointed director of product & client services, whose background spans the London School of Economics and The Insights Family.

Safe Hammad has joined the board as a non‑executive director following his investment in the company.

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