About

Venn Automotive Consultancy is a specialized consultancy based in Dubai, founded by Stephen Louis, a seasoned expert with over four decades of experience in the automotive body repair industry across the UK and the Middle East. Venn Automotive stands out as the only dedicated bodyshop consultancy in the Middle East, offering tailored support to bodyshops, service providers (such as paint manufacturers and suppliers), vehicle OEMs, and insurance companies.
What makes Venn Automotive unique is its collaborative approach: connecting solutions together. The consultancy believes that improving operational performance begins with engaging teams and stakeholders, aligning goals, and co-developing solutions. By focusing on meaningful performance measurement and setting realistic, localized KPI benchmarks, Venn Automotive helps establish regional industry standards and fosters a more sustainable business model for all involved.

Vision Statement

To be the Middle East’s premier automotive bodyshop consultancy, empowering bodyshops to achieve operational excellence, sustainable profitability, and industry-leading performance. We are committed to elevating the professionalism of the sector and enhancing customer experiences across the region.

Mission Statement

We achieve our vision by partnering closely with bodyshop teams and industry stakeholders, offering expert guidance on financial benchmarking, leadership development, and operational best practices. Through targeted management training, streamlined production processes, and a focus on first-time quality, we help improve technician efficiency and implement innovative digital management solutions. Our goal is to elevate bodyshop performance, drive sustainable profitability, and contribute to a stronger, more forward-thinking industry across the Middle East.

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Stephen Louis

Founder & CEO

With over 45 years of extensive experience in the Bodyshop and Refinishing Industry, Stephen is regarded by his peers across the world as a leading professional in the field. Originally from the UK, he has spent the past 18 years in the Middle East, bringing a global perspective to the bodyshop industry.

Stephen is dedicated to identifying and implementing strategies that enhance bodyshop productivity and financial performance. Expertise includes:

Financial Budgeting and Planning
Financial Budgeting, DOC / Financial Reporting
Capacity Planning & 3D Layout Design
Bodyshop Management Systems & Digital Solutions
KPI Analysis and Implementation
Management Training & Mentoring
Development of Enhanced Processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to Enhance Productivity
ESG Strategy Development

At Venn Automotive, we have a unique approach to focuses on working closely with the client teams, ‘connecting solutions, together’ to optimize operations and drive success within the bodyshop sector.