Kalpesh Magecha

Managing Director with over 30 years’ experience running an automotive parts business and vehicle service centre. Responsible for day-to-day operations, stock purchasing and inventory control, workshop activity, budgeting and financial management. Has built long-standing relationships with clients and suppliers, including NGO and embassy clients. Combines this with a formal grounding in business administration and finance.

Managing Director at Multi Auto Parts & Multi Auto Service Centre (1994 – 2026)

Ran the day-to-day operations of an auto parts business and vehicle service centre for over 30 years.

• Provided leadership and direction across the business, supporting staff to keep operations running smoothly
• Managed the vehicle repair and workshop operations, ensuring work was completed efficiently
• Welcoming customers, managing bookings, vehicle check-in, and customer updates throughout the day
• Liaising closely with the workshop team to ensure the vehicles are completed on time
• Managed stock purchasing and inventory control
• Oversaw incoming and outgoing stock, including vehicle repair parts and equipment
• Built and maintained long-term relationships with clients and suppliers
• Provided vehicle repair and servicing support to NGO and embassy clients, including the U.S. and British embassies

Flight Checker, Economy & First Class at SAS Service Partner (1992 – 1994)

• Inspected and verified meals, snacks and special dietary requirements
• Checked catering equipment and signed off packing lists before dispatch to aircraft
• Maintained accuracy and completeness while adapting to last-minute schedule and meal changes and working to strict departure deadlines

Airline Catering Assistant at Trusthouse Forte (1990 – 1992)

• Prepared and packed meals and snacks to airline specifications as part of a team
• Followed strict hygiene, food safety and cleanliness procedures

BTEC National Diploma in Business Administration and Finance – Crawley College