On the move 56 www.aftermarketonline.net FEBRUARY 2024 On the move Our round-up of the latest industry appointments. Send your people and recruitment news to the editor: john@aftermarket.co.uk Promotion for Beazley at ETB Autocentres New Tennants UK post for Young Former Lookers group operations director Paul Bentley is joining the National Franchised Dealers Association to help navigate finance and insurance (F&I) challenges. NFDA chief executive Sue Robinson said Bentley’s extensive experience, specifically in F&I, will ensure the association’s team has the skills and knowledge to support car and commercial retailers across the UK. “This is a very defining time for our automotive sector, and it is now more important than ever that we have a collaborative, same direction strategy in place within the network.” TechMan has announced the promotion of Leo Freebairn to sales director. TechMan said that with more than eight years at the company, Freebairn has been instrumental in expanding the company’s presence across the UK market. In his new role, Freebairn will lead TechMan’s sales team and business strategy, focusing on building strong client partnerships, driving growth and supporting continued market expansion. Freebairn also leads all training and onboarding, oversees the implementation of new and existing customer accounts, and manages the company’s marketing efforts. Freebairn said: “We have ambitious plans for the future, including doubling the size of our sales team in 2025 as we continue driving forward as a leader in the market.” Torquay automotive expert Tom Beazley is greasing the wheels of six Cornish, Devon and Somerset ETB Autocentres in new and innovative ways, after being appointed as retail area manager. Beazley has been promoted to the role after serving as a centre manager at ETB’s Exeter branch in Marsh Barton. The 32-year-old, who has been working in the fast fit industry since the age of 16, has taken on the position after playing an instrumental role in the sustained success at the Exeter depot over the past three years. He will now be a point of contact for centres in Plymouth, Bridport, Bude, Taunton, Exeter and Launceston, assisting them with their daily outputs and providing regular support to improve performance. Beazley said: “The fast fit industry is all I’ve ever known, having come straight into the profession from school.” ETB Autocentres’ retail director Paul Nunn said: “Tom has been with us since we acquired our Exeter depot in 2021 and we were immediately struck by his passion and willingness to go the extra mile for his colleagues and customers.” Tom Beazley Leo Freebairn Paul Bentley TechMan promotes Freebairn Paul Bentley joins NFDA Plates manufacturer Tennants UK has appointed Helena Young to the new post of senior marketing executive. Tennants said Young has more than seven years of experience in marketing and communications and will pay a pivotal role in enhancing the company’s marketing strategies and supporting the promotion of its products and services. Young will also spearhead development of the firm’s 2025 strategic marketing plan and have responsibility for creating design materials for social media, managing Tennants’ website and producing product literature, videos, point-of-sale materials and technical sheets. Tennants UK business development and marketing manager Stephen Archer said Young will set a new benchmark for the firm’s marketing efforts. Helena Young
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