People news for May 2012 08 May 2012

Allison Transmission has appointed Gary Vasey to the position of UK market development manager for trucks. He will be responsible for the support and development of Allison's business with fleet operators and the UK operations of truck OEMs and engine manufacturers.

Kevin Belfield is the new regional commercial director for the Scottish operations at First Bus. Paul McGowan has also joined the company as a project director.

Kina Wileke has been made head of media relations corporate news at AB Volvo. She assumes her new position on July 1, 2012.

One year on from the formation of UK subsidiary Dayco Aftermarket UK, the company has recruited experienced aftermarket stalwart Steve Carolan as its new national sales manager for the UK and Eire.

Ian Hollis is now international business development manager at hydraulic tipping specialist Edbro. His role will be to support the rapidly expanding dealership network and help develop the company's relationships with local customers.

Phil Franklin has been promoted to the role of business development manager for 1link Service Network at motor industry e-commerce specialist epyx.

Bodybuilder Thompsons UK Ltd has appointed Ian Chaplin to the new position of business development and after sales manager to develop new business with existing customers and key target accounts.

Trevor Mann, has been promoted to senior vice president, global supply chain management and operating committee EMEA for Nissan. Jerry Hardcastle becomes global chief marketability engineer, based in Cranfield. And David Moss takes on his former position as vice president, vehicle design & development NTCE, also in Cranfield.

Williams Hybrid Power has appointed Frank Thorpe head of bus systems for business development with the firm's ground-breaking hybrid flywheel technology.

Rob Halloway has been appointed Communications Director for Mercedes-Benz UK, takeing over responsibility for all product, brand and corporate communications for Mercedes-Benz.

Author
Brian Tinham

Related Downloads
41962\P008_TENG_MAY12_LO.pdf

This material is protected by MA Business copyright
See Terms and Conditions.
One-off usage is permitted but bulk copying is not.
For multiple copies contact the sales team.