64 AFTERMARKET NOVEMBER 2023 RECRUITMENT www.aftermarketonline.net The latest news on who is moving in the industry NEW APPOINTMENTS New Chair for VLS Jacquie Berryman has been named as the new Chair at The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), taking over from Mike Bewsey who has become President of the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA). Currently Industry Liaison Advisor at Infineum, Jacquie has been part of VLS since 2015 as a member of the Supervisory Board. She is also Past President of the Additives Technical Committee (ATC). Commenting on her new role, Jacquie said: “VLS has an important role to play in helping lubricant manufacturers and marketers to navigate a complex and changing market. We must also continue to support and educate end users by upholding industry standards, ensuring that retail consumers are protected and that workshops can fit products with confidence, whatever type of vehicle or engine they are working with.” VLS Company Secretary David Wright added: “It has been a pleasure to work with Mike for the past eight years, and we would like to thank him for his support for VLS. We look forward to working with Jacquie and continuing VLS’s work to ensure consumer confidence and trust in the UK lubricants industry.” Lucas Oil CEO and CoFounder becomes Chairman Lucas Oil Products founder Forrest Lucas has moved on from the role of CEO to become Chairman of the company, enabling him and his wife and co-founder Charlotte, to focus on the Lucas Cattle Company, the Lucas Ranch, which spans 16,000 acres in Western Missouri with 4,500 cattle and other personal initiatives. He said: “As I transition into my role as Chairman, I am excited at the opportunity to spend more time on different projects as we continue the family legacy of the company with Morgan and Katie. I am confident the work they are doing will ensure Lucas Oil is positioned to meet and exceed the future challenges and opportunities of this market.” Morgan Lucas added: “Over the past 34 years, my father has become an icon in the oil and additive industry, and I fully support his decision to transition to the role of Chairman. This gives him more flexibility to focus on the ranch and other things he is passionate about, and Katie and I could not be happier for him and my mom. We are excited to carry on his vision and support the strategic direction of Lucas Oil as we guide the company into the future.” 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
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