Aftermarket September 2022

68 AFTERMARKET SEPTEMBER 2022 RECRUITMENT www.aftermarketonline.net The latest news on who is moving in the industry NEW APPOINTMENTS New UK Sales General Manager for Comline Comline has appointed Andrew Tsang as UK Sales General Manager. He has spent more than 25 years in the automotive aftermarket, and joins Comline after his most recent role at Remy Automotive. Andrew said: “I’m thrilled to have joined Comline, a company that I have admired from a distance throughout my aftermarket career. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business with a multi-brand portfolio, and I am confident that my experience, expertise and positive approach is a great fit with the Comline business.” Comline Managing Director Ishan Kamdar added: “This appointment is a real coup for Comline, and I am excited for the future of our UK business with Andrew at the helm. I am confident that his extensive experience, expertise, and the excellent relationships he will forge with customers will be a huge asset to our company.” PCL: New Area Sales Manager PCL has installed Simon Foxall as its new Area Sales Manager for Central England. Simon most recently managed key accounts for a wholesaler and manufacturer of industrial hardware products. He said: “I’m looking forward to meeting customers, showing them where they may have gaps in their product range and how we can help them to grow their business in the long- term.” PCL’s Sales and Marketing Director Lee Wright added: “Simon’s experience in sales and business development, coupled with his knowledge in retail and distribution, makes him the ideal candidate for the Area Sales Manager’s position for Central England, where there is so much scope to develop the market and our Partner+ programme.” Welcome to Aftermarket’s new appointments section. Here you can find the latest news on those moving around the industry as well as new vacancies from leading companies and recruitment agencies on the automotive market. If you have a vacancy to share, email Alex Wells at: alex@aftermarket.co.uk Ring: Area Sales Manager Ring Automotive has named Kevin Petrie as its new Area Sales Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Kevin has worked in the automotive industry for 32 years, and joins Ring from a truck and trailer parts wholesaler. On his new position, Kevin said: “It’s been a difficult year for the trade, as there are ongoing challenges affecting the supply chain. This is an issue shared throughout many industries, and with everyday being different, my new role looks set to be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. I look forward to helping the company adapt quickly and drive new product development in the right direction.” Jason Smith, General Sales Manager (UK and Ireland) at Ring Automotive, added: “We recognise the importance of engaging with customers to ensure they are kept up to date with these latest product developments and Kevin’s extensive industry experience will enable him to effectively communicate this message.”