On the move 49 On the move Our round-up of the latest industry appointments. Send your people and recruitment news to the editor: chris@aftermarket.co.uk Gary Holden Motor Parts Direct boosts national accounts team Motor Parts Direct (MPD) has appointed Gary Holden as Head of Strategic Accounts, strengthening its senior leadership team. With over 30 years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket, Gary has a background in sales, business development and national account management, in senior commercial roles. He will lead MPD’s National Account Team, focusing on developing and expanding the national accounts portfolio while ensuring customers continue to receive high levels of service. He will also work with colleagues to strengthen processes and support the company’s long-term commercial strategy. Commenting on the appointment, Gary said: “My priority is to build on the foundations already in place, develop our national accounts offering and ensure we’re delivering exceptional service to every customer. I’m looking forward to helping drive the next stage of MPD’s growth.” Hella Gutmann expands macsRemote team Automotive industry charity, Ben, has appointed Luke Genevrier-Mallett as its new Director of Fundraising & Engagement and Chris Easton as Director of Charitable Impact. Luke, an experienced fundraiser and marketing leader, will be leading fundraising, marketing, brand and engagement activity, driving awareness and reach, income generation and building plans for long-term sustainability to enable the charity to support thousands more people across the automotive industry. Chris will be leading Ben’s charitable impact. His role focuses on ensuring Ben continues to deliver high-quality health and wellbeing support to current and former automotive workers and their families, while driving continuous improvement and long-term impact. Chris has held senior leadership positions in strategy and transformation, including roles within the NHS and most recently as Director of Strategy and Impact at NHS Charities Together, the national charity for the NHS. Hella Gutmann has strengthened its macsRemote operations with the appointment of Leah Cudone as Remote Diagnostics Technician, increasing the service capacity of its remote diagnostic support for increasingly complex vehicle systems. Leah will support the processing of incoming diagnostic tickets, enhancing the team’s capability to assist garages, helping ensure technicians receive timely and efficient technical support. Leah has worked in both independent, family-run garages and within a Mercedes-Benz franchised dealer, progressing from service advisor to workshop controller. “I’ve worked closely with diagnostic technicians using remote assistance, so I understand the process from both sides,” she said. “I’m looking forward to supporting independent workshops from behind the scenes, helping them resolve complex vehicle issues efficiently and reduce the need for unnecessary dealer intervention.” Ben aims to drive reach, growth and impact Zoe Stergides is the latest addition to the Comline Group sales team, strengthening support across Northeast England and Scotland. With 22 years in the automotive aftermarket, Zoe brings hands-on expertise and an in-depth understanding of the supply chain. Zoe’s journey began in a business development role at Godfrey Autoparts in Grimsby, and more recently she played a role in the launch of Automotive Distribution Centre, where she was national business development manager. Commenting on her appointment, Comline Group UK Operations Director, Rohan Kamdar, said: “Zoe brings a ‘get it done’ attitude to the company. She works hard for our customers and embodies the family ethos Comline Group is known for.” Zoe Stergides New area sales manager for Comline Group Luke GenevrierMallett Leah Cudone Chris Easton
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