64 AFTERMARKET APRIL 2024 RECRUITMENT www.aftermarketonline.net The latest news on who is moving in the industry NEW APPOINTMENTS Automechanika Birmingham: New Event Director Messe Frankfurt UK, organisers of Automechanika Birmingham and the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, have appointed Joanne Knowles as Event Director. She comes to the role with eight years of events experience. Commenting on her new role, Joanne observed: “Our events have an important part to play in showcasing the trends in the industry and what the sector is doing to support the future. I'm eager to collaborate with our internal team and external partners to ensure we achieve the best possible outcomes.” Messe Frankfurt UK Managing Director Simon Albert added: “We are delighted to welcome Joanne to the team. Her wealth of experience, industry skills and knowledge, and forwardthinking mindset will benefit us in moving forward as a business and secure the future success of the Automechanika Birmingham and UK Garage & Bodyshop Event shows.” WAI: New Sales Director WAI has appointed Marc Roder as its new Sales Director. Immediately prior to joining WAI, Marc was Sales Director at Sogefi Group. Overall, Marc has worked across the automotive aftermarket for 12 years. His other roles in the sector included stints with Brembo, Federal-Mogul and Euro Car Parts. Commenting on his new role, Marc said: “I am delighted to be joining WAI. My new role will involve driving the sales business forward and maintaining key customer relationships.” WAI Europe President Richard Welland added: “As WAI continues to move forward and unites under our ‘one team, one fight’ banner, I’m pleased to welcome Marc to the team to help drive the business forward for our future success.” 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 Regional Sales Manager at MAHLE Aftermarket Phil Nicholson has been named as Sales Manager for Scotland and Ireland at MAHLE Aftermarket UK. Phil brings with him 30 years of experience across the sector, including roles at Bosch, SykesPickavant and LKQ Euro Car Parts. Commenting on his new role, Phil said: “With numerous other suppliers in the marketplace, it’s my goal to deliver product awareness across my accounts to ensure they are familiar with the benefits of opting for MAHLE and consider us as their first choice in such a demanding automotive environment.” MAHLE Aftermarket Sales and Marketing Manager Jason Smith added: “It’s great to welcome Phil to the team. With his high-calibre sales experience in the industry at many different levels, I am confident that with his knowledge he will bring in new additional business and be an asset to the company and to his customers across Scotland and Ireland.”
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