Mark Roper Takes Helm As Chairman Of Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance

Mark
Roper,
currently
the
Managing
Director
at
Hagerty
International,
has
been
appointed
as
the
new
Chairman
of
the
Historic
&
Classic
Vehicles
Alliance
(HCVA),
succeeding
David
Meek
who
is
embarking
on
new
ventures.
This
significant
leadership
change
was
announced
on
8th
May
2024,
marking
a
pivotal
moment
for
the
HCVA
as
it
continues
to
address
the
pressing
issues
facing
the
classic
car
industry.
Roper’s
extensive
experience
in
team
leadership,
growth
driving,
and
membership
engagement
positions
him
well
to
steer
the
HCVA
towards
its
future
objectives,
including
the
crucial
task
of
recruiting
a
new
Chief
Executive
Officer.

Since
its
inception
in
2021,
the
HCVA
has
played
a
critical
role
in
shaping
the
discourse
around
the
sustainability
and
future
viability
of
classic
vehicles.
The
alliance
actively
challenges
government
policies,
supports
heritage
skills
development,
and
fosters
a
collaborative
network
within
the
industry.
Roper’s
appointment
is
expected
to
further
enhance
these
efforts,
leveraging
his
background
and
commitment
to
preserving
automotive
heritage.

Roper
expressed
his
enthusiasm
for
his
new
role,
emphasizing
the
alignment
of
HCVA’s
mission
with
Hagerty’s
global
purpose
of
preserving
driving
experiences
for
future
generations.
Despite
his
new
responsibilities,
Roper
will
continue
to
serve
as
Hagerty
International’s
Managing
Director,
ensuring
a
seamless
integration
of
goals
between
both
organizations.

The
HCVA’s
focus
on
sustainability
and
skilled
workforce
development
highlights
its
comprehensive
approach
to
safeguarding
the
classic
car
industry’s
future.
As
Roper
takes
the
helm,
his
leadership
is
anticipated
to
bring
innovative
strategies
and
continued
success
to
both
the
HCVA
and
Hagerty
International.

About
Hagerty:

Hagerty
stands
as
a
beacon
for
automotive
enthusiasts
worldwide,
with
its
headquarters
in
Traverse
City,
Michigan.
The
brand
is
dedicated
to
preserving
car
culture
through
its
diverse
offerings,
including
specialty
insurance
for
automotive
enthusiasts
and
an
array
of
membership
products
and
programs.
Hagerty’s
global
presence
is
bolstered
by
events
such
as
the
Festival
of
the
Unexceptional
and
RADwood
UK,
alongside
initiatives
like
Hagerty
Drivers
Club®
and
Hagerty
Valuation
Tools®.
For
more
information
about
Hagerty
and
its
mission
to
save
driving
for
future
generations,
visit
www.hagerty.co.uk.