On the move 48 www.aftermarketonline.net MAY 2026 On the move Our round-up of the latest industry appointments. Send your people and recruitment news to the editor: chris@aftermarket.co.uk German spare part manufacturer MEYLE has appointed Karl Varley as Head of Sales UK and Ireland as part of its commitment to driving growth and strengthening partnerships across the regions. Kirsten Rothe, Vice President Sales Europe at MEYLE, commented: “Karl brings a strong combination of technical understanding, commercial experience and deep knowledge of the market and is ideally positioned to lead the UK and Ireland sales team and continue building our presence in the region.” Karl brings more than 15 years of experience in the sector to the position, including over three years with MEYLE as an Account Manager. In his new role, he will focus on driving further growth, developing the sales team, strengthening key customer partnerships, pursuing new opportunities and helping to lead the brand across the UK and Ireland. MEYLE appoints Karl Varley as Head of Sales UK and Ireland Banner appoints new finance manager WAI has announced the promotion of Marc Roder to International Sales Director, further strengthening its leadership team as the business continues its expansion across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. Marc will drive WAI’s international sales strategy, whilst continuing to lead and develop the sales performance across the UK. With more than 15 years’ experience in the industry, he will work closely with international buying groups, independent distributors and specialist partners to drive growth, strengthen relationships and maximise commercial opportunities. Marc commented: “I’m delighted to step into this new role at such an exciting time for the business. My focus will be on leading the team to deliver sustainable growth across our international markets. This role is about developing clear sales strategies, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring we continue to deliver value for our customers.” Kumho Tyre has further strengthened its UK sales team with the appointment of Luke Emery as Area Sales Manager, covering the South East of England. Luke joins Kumho with more than 22 years of experience in the tyre industry, having built a strong career across both passenger car and motorsport sectors. His appointment forms part of Kumho’s ongoing investment in strengthening its UK team. Richard Lyons, Managing Director at Kumho Tyre (UK), commented: “We are delighted to welcome Luke to the Kumho team. His appointment reflects our commitment to building a talented, future-focused team that can support our customers and continue driving the growth of the Kumho brand across the UK. Luke added: “Having worked at Kumho in the past, I’m delighted to return at such an exciting time for the brand.” The battery and battery accessories manufacturer, Banner, has appointed Gemma Hall as Finance Manager. Reporting directly to Country Manager, Lee Quinney, Gemma assumes responsibility for all aspects of Banner’s UK finance operation. Having held a position as Commercial Accountant for the last 21 years, Gemma has extensive experience in all aspects of accountancy and financial management . She will oversee and manage all day-to-day accounting processes, whilst taking ownership of statutory accounts, managing local and group reporting systems, and assisting with all relevant and required external and internal audits. Commenting on Gemma’s appointment, Lee Quinney said: “The whole team at Banner is delighted to welcome Gemma into the fold. She has a proven track record in the arena of commercial accounting, and we are confident she will prove instrumental in supporting Banner’s ongoing development here in the UK.” WAI bolsters international sales team Kumho Tyre appoints Luke Emery Gemma Hall Karl Varley Marc Roder Luke Emery
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