Technical director Ollie Preston founded the company, which has more than 100 years of combined Porsche experience. Ollie is respected throughout the UK Porsche world for his technical expertise in all aspects of the marque.
Commercial director Darren Anderson, who has a strong business and engineering background, joined Ollie at RPM Technik as a partner in 2006.
And as the company continued to expand, sales director Greig Daly came onboard in 2012, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge from his extensive main dealer experience.
Between them they have built a highly regarded independent Porsche specialist business with a loyal and growing customer base.
RPM Technik’s aim has been to establish a company devoted to providing Porsche owners with a highly professional, friendly, dealer-calibre, cost-effective sales, servicing and repair centre for cars of all ages from our purpose-built facility in Hertfordshire.
Four-cell specialist engine and transmission rebuild facility In-house machine shop
Sale or return service to customers looking to sell their Porsche
Project builds and restorations from historic recreations through to our critically acclaimed CSR conversions for Boxters, Caymans and 911s. We are specialists in customer-build and ‘special wishes’ cars
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Darren, who manages the commercial side of the business and co-ordinates the buying side of RPM’s sales operation, has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester. But father-of-two Darren has a guilty secret – being a self-declared Porsche nut who is track-mad, he also boasts a rally licence and has successfully completed a debut season in the BTRDA Forest Rally series. Mental!
Team member Steve has a decades-long background in senior company management and Europe-wide sales. He has owned a number of Porsches over the years, from Boxster to 911, and currently drives a Cayenne. Easy-going Steve is an active member of the Porsche Club of Great Britain. He's currently treasurer of Region 24, which covers Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. Steve can help with any sales-related enquiries whether you are new to the Porsche brand, or a long-term owner - just like himself.
She always wanted to work in the motor business, so after a spell working with the family estate agency, she followed Greig’s advice and went onto work for Sytner BMW main dealer for two years before finally coming to join the team at RPM.
Ollie is regarded these days as one of the UK’s most respected hands-on Porsche experts. He began working on Stuttgart’s finest export in 1993 at another independent specialist in the south east, and six years later made the jump to restoring early 911s, including RS and RSR models. Ollie then set up RPM in 2001 from an old farm shed – initially as a sports car hire and Porsche servicing workshop – and as is evident it quickly grew from there into the successful company it is today. He also likes driving Porsches very fast!
Dave started working with Porsches in 1990 and has specialised in air-cooled engine rebuilds, manual transmission rebuilds and restoration of pre-1974 911s, including RS and RSR variants. In recent years Dave has become heavily involved in full restorations of historic Porsche race cars, primarily 935 and 962 models.
Simon claims his life mantra is:"Helping others makes me happy". Just like a Miss World entrant then!
Dan has been with RPM since the start of his career over seven years ago. After successfully completing his apprenticeship he has developed his skills well and is now a valued member of the RPM team. In his spare time Dan is a keen go-karter who enjoys modding cars, helping his uncle restore classic vehicles, and attending track days.
Dave Russell
He has years of experience in the business, having previously worked for a BMW main dealership in the capital, and a specialist parts company dealing with emergency service vehicles.
Lydia is at the core of RPM’s business as Operations Manager. She oversees all office functions and is invaluable to Ollie and the gang for her no-nonsense efficiency and clear thinking, apart from when it comes to shoes! A real Porsche enthusiast, who enjoys track days and organising special trips such as the Le Mans Classic, Lydia also takes a special interest in the Special Projects department, making sure everything runs smoothly throughout the build.
Clive has been involved with RPM for a number of years previously managing his own transport business, and is now our man on the ground ready and able for transportation of anything from Boxster through to race car. Clive has an eclectic choice of hobbies ranging from metal detecting to amateur radio to name but a few!
Zoe has a background working as a PA to directors in a London-based corporate construction business, and is a legend at getting things done! Anything Coldplay-related is sure to win her over. So Chris Martin – if you are reading this – get your car booked in with Zoe!
Independent Specialists In Porsche Servicing, Sales, Track Day & Race Car Preparation, Projects/Restorations And Engine/Transmission Builds
As a company specialising in maintaining and upgrading Porsche, RPM Technik is perfectly positioned to offer a wide range of carefully selected used vehicles for sale.
The sales department has worked hard to grow its reputation for honesty, quality and fair dealing, resulting in a wealth of repeat business and an ever-growing customer database of cars to call upon if the perfect Porsche isn’t in stock when needed.
Customer service and attention to detail have been at the core of the growth of RPM Technik’s business. With over one hundred years of combined experience, our technical team are experts in all work aspects from project builds or restorations through to engine and transmission rebuilds.
