JCT600 founder honoured with OBE for services to West Yorkshire

Jack Tordoff, founder and chairman of motor retailer JCT600, has been presented with an OBE in recognition of his “services to business and the community in West Yorkshire”.

Tordoff built JCT600 from a single dealership on Sticker Lane in Bradford into one of the largest privately owned businesses in the UK.

Throughout his long career spanning 68 years in business, he has received many awards, including an MBE in 2007, and has now been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

Tordoff was presented with the award by Ed Anderson, HM Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, at a ceremony at Bowcliffe Hall in Bramham.

Earlier this year, the family-run business announced record sales of £1.251bn. The retailer has a 2,250-strong team including over a hundred apprentices and has been recognised in the Sunday Times ‘Best 100 Companies to Work For’ list.

JCT600 comprises 52 dealerships and represents 21 of the world’s leading car marques.

The company has also been the main sponsor for Bradford City for the last 10 years and sponsors Bradford & Bingley Rugby Club. It is currently a patron of The Prince’s Trust.

Tordoff said: “I’m fortunate to have enjoyed a fantastic career and I am tremendously proud of what we have created at JCT600. To have now been given this award by Her Majesty is the ultimate honour and I believe testament to the hard work, grit and enterprise for which Yorkshire is famous.

“I am very grateful to the people who work with me every day, both past and present, and who have helped me to grow JCT600 into Yorkshire’s biggest private company and to achieve this honour. From the bottom of my heart, I thank them all – they are the best.

“I am Bradford born and bred and have never lost sight of my roots or how important it is for successful companies to give back to their local communities. With my children and grandchildren now working in the business, I know that we will stick to the values which have set us apart and continue to always put the customer first. I remain a proud Yorkshireman, and never more so than today.”

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