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 * 1) Joe Elliott MBE


 * Joseph (Joe) Warden Elliott MBE** (born July 27, 1943, Kenilworth, Warwickshire) is a Coventry-based businessperson affectionately known as "Mr. Coventry". He is notable for his extensive contributions to the automotive industry, sporting community, and cultural heritage of Coventry. In 1990, a pivotal chapter unfolded in Joe's personal life when he met Grace, whom he would later marry in 1994. Grace's steadfast dedication plays a prominent role in Joe's career. Grace has contributed significantly to Joe's professional achievements and overall success.


 * 1) Early Life and Education

Joe Elliott was born to Ivy and Frank Elliott. He attended Warwick School from 1950 to 1958. A keen tennis player, Elliott began his tennis journey at Earlsdon Tennis Club in Coventry, later established as the Beechwood Lawn Tennis Club. He played in the Coventry Tennis League’s first division for approximately three decades and served as the club's president from 1972 to 1974.


 * 1) Career


 * 1) Automotive Industry

In 1958, Elliott joined the family business, Elliotts Car Accessories. The business gained nationwide recognition for providing car accessories and automotive parts. By the early 1960s, Elliotts had established itself as a household name in the UK automotive industry. Elliott became Chair of GKN SPA DIY Motor Stores Retail Group in 1977, holding the position until 1981. He later co-founded A1 Motor Stores in 1983, serving as its inaugural Chair and expanding the network to 200 stores across the UK. He also represented A1 Motor Stores at the British International Motor Show and other international conferences.

From 1990 to 2000, Elliott was a member of the Automotive Aftermarket Committee within the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and addressed delegations at a conference in Melbourne, Australia, in 1997.


 * 1) Coventry Transport Museum

In 1986, Elliott was appointed to the advisory board of the Museum of British Road Transport and became Chair of the Coventry Transport Museum Charity Trust in 1999. Under his guidance, the museum played a significant role in preserving Coventry's automotive heritage.


 * 1) Coventry City Football Club

Elliott has been a dedicated supporter of Coventry City Football Club since 1955. He became a member of the Vice Presidents Club in 1983 and served as Chair from 1985 to 1992. He was appointed Associate Director in 1993 and became Main Board Director in 2002. Elliott was elected Chair of the club in 2007, overseeing its sale to Sisu Capital. He resigned as Life President in 2013 due to disagreements over the club's management and relocation plans.


 * 1) Directorships

Elliott has held various directorship roles: - Director of Culture Coventry since 2013 - Director at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust since 2010 - Chair and Director at Sky Blues in the Community Trust (2008-2013) - President of the Coventry City Football Diamond Club since 2000 - President of the Coventry City Football Club Former Players Association since 2008 - President of the Coventry City London Supporters Club since 2010 - Director for the Baby Lifeline Charity (1994-2001) - Board Member at the Alan Higgs Centre (2003-2011) - Director for the NSPCC Coventry Business Group (2010-2019) - UK Partner at Paul Ruane Los Gigantes Properties Tenerife since 2019 - Director at Aurrigo International PLC since 2022 - Associate Director at Kagool since 2022 - Advisory Board Member for The Centre for the New Midlands since 2022


 * 1) Honours and Awards

- Paul Harris Fellowship Rotary Award (2005) - Coventry Ambassador Award (2008) - Coventry Citizens Award (2009) - City of Coventry Award of Merit (2011) - Coventry Telegraph Lifetime Achievement Award (2012) - Car and Accessory Trader Lifetime Achievement Award (2012) - MBE by Her Majesty the Queen (2014)


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