On the move 57 ǁǁǁ͘ ĂŌĞƌŵĂƌŬĞƚŽŶůŝŶĞ͘ ŶĞƚ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ ϮϬϮϲ On the move Our round-up of the latest industry appointments. Send your people and recruitment news to the editor: chris@aftermarket.co.uk Jayar Car Parts reveals senior leadership promotion The independent motor factor Jayar Car Parts has promoted long-term employee Paul Mills to the position of sales and marketing manager. Paul’s key responsibilities will include driving growth and development of the sales and marketing functions, leading and supporting regional managers and sales teams, and planning and delivering promotional and marketing campaigns to strengthen market presence. Tom Curtis, General Manager at Jayar Car Parts, said: “Paul has earned a reputation for delivering excellent results, supporting those around him and approaching every challenge with a positive mindset. His experience across the business gives him a unique understanding of our markets, customers’ needs and the opportunities ahead. He is truly deserving of this new role.” Garage Services Online (GSO) has appointed Danny Huscroft to head up client relationships, strengthening its commitment to helping independent garages maximise the commercial return from their online investment. Danny’s appointment reinforces the company’s focus on providing support and helping independent garages get more from their digital presence. He joins following a career within franchised dealerships, which has given him insight into the commercial advantages enjoyed by main dealers, as well as the challenges faced by independent workshops. “Joining GSO is an opportunity to help level the playing field. Independent garages offer fantastic service and flexibility, but they need the right digital backing to compete with the big franchise marketing budgets,” said Danny. He will work directly with GSO’s existing client base, combining regular telephone contact with in-person visits to workshops across the UK. VLS welcomes new chairman The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (UK) Ltd (VLS) welcomes new Chairman Nigel Bottom, who succeeds Darren Frogson. The VLS is responsible for independently assessing lubricant performance claims and ensuring compliance with technical standards. Nigel is the Group MD of the Witham Group, a lubricants and paints manufacturer and has served as a Director and VicePresident of the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) since 2005. David Wright, Company Secretary at VLS, said: “We look forward to working with Nigel and maintaining VLS’s work to ensure the continued confidence and trust of end users in the lubricant products they use. In an increasingly complex market, VLS’s work to uphold standards and protect and educate end users is more important than ever.” Sarah Gumbley has been appointed as National Network Development Manager to strengthen the focus on strategic network development as Point S aims to be the UK’s largest independent automotive service provider by 2035. With over 13 years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket, Sarah will lead efforts to identify, engage with, and support independent businesses looking to grow, with a focus on multi-site groups. She will identify potential new members and develop relationships with businesses that share the network’s ambition for sustainable growth. Sarah will also help existing businesses within the network realise their growth ambitions, offering tailored advice and support designed to identify opportunities to expand sites, services, and overall operations. Danny Huscroft Nigel Bottom Paul Mills Sarah Gumbley GSO appoints new client lead Point S UK appoints National Network Development Manager to drive UK growth
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