On the move 51 www.aftermarketonline.net OCTOBER 2024 FixMyCar announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team on August 29. Marc Russell, who has worked at the company for over three years, has been promoted to CCO and Matt Wrankmore has been promoted from senior operations manager to head of garage network at the business. Russell was formerly head of customer care and regional UK sales and played a significant role in the growth and retention of FixMyCar’s biggest partnerships, including the likes of Bosch and the RAC. In his new role as CCO, his responsibilities will expand into bringing new fleet and warranty products to market and commercially developing FixMyCar’s network of independent garages. Russell has more than 25 years of experience working in sales within the automotive industry, as well as an extensive track record of working with dealer networks and the parts aftermarket. Wrankmore has worked in the automotive industry for 20 years, with prior experience at Halfords, and has worked on supporting and managing the garage network in his two years at FixMyCar. He will focus on growing the company’s network of UK garages and adding more value and support to the existing network with his team of network managers. The company said the moves are the first of several recent C-suite appointments to be made internally. Leadership promotions at FixMyCar Marc Russell Maverick Diagnostics has appointed Kris Grant and Rob Powell to strengthen the sales team of the supplier of genuine diagnostic tools and technical support to independent workshops. Grant brings extensive experience from his 11-and-ahalf-year tenure at Dingbro, where he started as an apprentice at the age of 17. He will oversee Scotland and northern England, visiting garages and offering advice on adapting to industry changes. Powell joins Maverick with nearly 20 years of diverse sales experience, including roles in car sales, IT sales, and most recently diagnostics with Würth. He will work with existing and potential customers, providing insights into the diagnostics industry and act as a business development consultant. Maverick MD Laura Hall said the new recruits are “coups” for the company. ” Grant and Powell join Maverick’s sales team BM Catalysts names Vallé senior marketing manager Matt Wrankmore Aftermarket hot-end emissions products manufacturer BM Catalysts has appointed Tom Vallé as the company’s new senior marketing manager. Vallé, who has a strong background in automotive marketing and sales, brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the team, the company said. He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of marketing, from content creation and graphic design to strategic planning, advertising and execution. Vallé said: “As a petrolhead, it’s a thrill to be part of a company that produces some of the most critical parts in the automotive industry. I’m eager to tap into the wealth of knowledge here and push the BM brand to the next level.” Rob Powell Kris Grant Tom Vallé Juratek appoints Brailsford Holly Brailsford has been appointed marketing manager for aftermarket brakes specialist Juratek. She has more than seven years of experience in the automotive aftermarket sector and is well-equipped to lead marketing, along with other key Frasle Mobility brands including Holly Brailsford Fras-le and Abtex, Juratek said.
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