Gary celebrates 25 years as a Driver Hire franchisee

In September 1995, the Britpop battle between Blur and Oasis was at its peak (“Country House” vs “Roll With It”), John Major was our Prime Minister and Colin Firth was getting ready to dive into the lake in that scene in “Pride and Prejudice.” Meanwhile, Gary Stuttard was opening the doors of his new business, Driver Hire Norwich.

Gary became part of the UK’s largest specialist recruiter and over the years, has become one of its most successful franchisees. Annual turnover has consistently exceeded £1.5m in recent years.

As if to mark the occasion, and also to accommodate the growing success of his business, Gary and his team recently moved into new, larger offices by the river just outside Norwich city centre.

“I never imagined back in 1995 that Driver Hire would be my life for the next 25 years,” said Gary. “But it has been a really fulfilling career choice. I have worked with some great people and built a successful business that I am very proud of.”

Driver Hire is unusual in having several franchisees who have been in the business for over 25 years – it is a special club indeed! Like his peers though, Gary fully expects to be part of Driver Hire for some time still to come.