On the move 49 www.aftermarketonline.net OCTOBER 2025 Cloud-based business management solutions company Klipboard has appointed Mike Hills as general manager for the UK & Ireland. With nearly 20 years of SaaS leadership, Klipboard said Hills has a powerhouse of experience in scaling software businesses, driving customer success and delivering operational excellence. Hills was most recently chief customer officer at Phocas Software, a Klipboard partner, where he led global teams across professional services, customer success, support and operations. Klipboard’s Europe CEO, James Mitchell, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Mike to the Klipboard leadership team. “His customer-first mindset and proven ability to lead high-performing teams make him the ideal person to spearhead our next phase of growth in the region.” Hills said: “The opportunity to help shape the future of Klipboard and support customers across the UK & Ireland is incredibly energising. I look forward to working with the team to deliver even more value to our users and partners.” Mike Hills Klipboard appoints Hills as GM for UK and Ireland Duckhams welcomes senior leaders Chaplin and Shipley Cloud-based business management solutions company Klipboard has appointed Mike Hills as general manager for the UK & Ireland. With nearly 20 years of SaaS leadership, Klipboard said Hills has a powerhouse of experience in scaling software businesses, driving customer success and delivering operational excellence. Hills was most recently chief customer officer at Phocas Software, a Klipboard partner, where he led global teams across professional services, customer success, support and operations. Klipboard’s Europe CEO, James Mitchell, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Mike to the Klipboard leadership team. “His customer-first mindset and proven ability to lead high-performing teams make him the ideal person to spearhead our next phase of growth in the region.” Hills said: “The opportunity to help shape the future of Klipboard and support customers across the UK & Ireland is incredibly energising. I look forward to working with the team to deliver even more value to our users and partners.” Hopkins strengthens HELLA Gutmann team HELLA Gutmann has further expanded its UK workshop equipment team with the appointment of diagnostic expert Glenn Hopkins, reinforcing its commitment to supporting independent garages across the country. Hopkins joins as business development manager for the south of England and south Wales, bringing extensive experience in diagnostics and a strong focus on helping workshops keep pace with today’s advanced vehicle technologies. Based near Worthing, he brings experience from previous posts with Bosch, Opus IVS, and Maverick Diagnostics. His arrival follows the 2024 appointment of Matt Brown, who has already become a familiar and trusted contact for garages across the north of England and Scotland. He operates from Burnley. Hopkins and Brown hold ADAS IMI accreditation, underlining their deep technical expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of vehicle servicing and repair. Julian Goulding, head of garage equipment at HELLA Gutmann, said: “With both now on board, we’ve significantly strengthened our regional support for workshops, combining practical knowledge with hands-on diagnostic expertise.” Glenn Hopkins Lee Shipley Sales Key Account Manager Chris Chaplin, Head of Marketing
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