AADA Convention and Expo
ICC Sydney | 29-30 July 2026

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10 Reasons Dealers Should Build Their Used Car Businesses

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Panel moderated by Sam Venn

WHEN: Wednesday 29 July

TIME: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

ROOM: AADA Main Stage

Used cars are no longer a secondary department for dealers looking to strengthen profitability. As new car margins tighten and operating pressures rise, a disciplined used car strategy can improve gross, cashflow, stock turn and customer retention. In this Sovereign Insurance General Session panel, BDO Australia’s Sam Venn will moderate a practical discussion featuring Grant Cameron, CJ Jayasinghe, Sid Cetindag and Jo Stephens. The conversation will explore smarter sourcing, faster inventory movement, stronger marketing ROI, better customer experience and the role used cars can play in creating greater control, resilience and long-term dealership value.

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Sam Venn, Grant Cameron, CJ Jayasinghe, Sid Cetindag and Jo Stephens featured in the used car business panel at the 2026 AADA Convention & Expo.

Partner, Business Services, Automotive - BDO

Sam Venn is a trusted adviser to many of Australia’s leading privately owned dealership groups, with extensive experience across the automotive sector....

CEO - Westside Auto Wholesale

CJ Jayasinghe is the Chief Executive Officer of Westside Auto Wholesale, Australia’s largest single-site used car dealership. Since taking on the role in 2020, he has led the business through...

Partner, Business Services, Automotive - BDO

Grant Cameron is a Partner at BDO Australia with more than 25 years’ automotive industry experience advising dealer groups on strategy, profitability and succession....

Head of Auto - carsales

Jo Stephens is Head of Auto at carsales, leading the national team working directly with dealers across Australia....

Dealer Principal - Gasmak Group

Sid Cetindag is Dealer Principal and owner of Gasmak Group, with extensive dealership leadership experience across Sydney and Victoria....