64 AFTERMARKET MAY 2024 RECRUITMENT www.aftermarketonline.net The latest news on who is moving in the industry NEW APPOINTMENTS Mark Hallam joins ZF Aftermarket UK Mark Hallam has joined ZF Aftermarket UK as Marketing Manager, UK&I. He was previously Marketing Manager for Niterra UK, formerly NGK Spark Plugs. Commenting on his new role, Mark said: "I am excited to join ZF and take on this opportunity to help lead the marketing strategy within the team. am particularly drawn to the wide scope of the role, which includes supporting sales channels across passenger car, commercial vehicle, and Industrial sectors.” He added: “ZF's commitment to nextgeneration mobility projects and the passion of its people were key factors that attracted me to this position." New CEO for UFI Filters Group Stefano Gava has been promoted to the role of group Chief Executive Officer at UFI Filters, succeeding Rinaldo Facchini. Stefano was previously UFI’s Chief Operating Officer. He initially joined UFI as Group Chief Financial Officer in 2015, based in the Shanghai office. In2020 he became Chief Operating Officer Americas, based in Detroit, before moving to the group’s Italian headquarters to assume the role of COO EMEA in 2022. Last year he was recognised as a 2023 Rising Star by Automotive News Europe. Commenting on his new role, Stefano said: “I am honoured to receive this appointment and to take up the baton in leading the company through the challenges that the ongoing technological transition is setting us. Regarding this transformation, I consider it fundamental to continue investing in the technological innovations that will support the future of the company, and at the same time, integrate the new sustainability models promoted by our customers”. Giorgio Girondi, Chairman of the UFI Filters Group, added: “The appointment of Stefano Gava makes us proud because he represents the best example of our people-centred corporate culture. I would also like to thank Rinaldo Facchini for having contributed to the company's growth in relation to the future of mobility. It is now Stefano's turn to continue along this path, which I am sure he will be able to follow successfully”. 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 John Shepherd at: john@aftermarket.co.uk Factor Sales appoints Business Development Manager Factor Sales has named Alex Jenner as its new Business Development Manager. During his career in the sector, Alex held a number of roles within a group of motor factors, then Mercedes-Benz. Commenting on his new role with Factor Sales, which is backed by Pearson Ham Group, he said: “I was drawn to Pearson Ham’s compelling business vision, which aligned with my own professional values. I want to raise industry awareness about the quantity and power of available data via Factor Sales.” Pearson Ham Director Ben Martin added: “We are excited to have Alex join our growing team, becoming the conduit between the brand and our loyal partners, as we look to solidify our position in the industry as the go-to aftermarket measurement data provider.”
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