People news for October 201402 October 2014

Tony Martyn has been appointed as engineering director for Wrightbus. He will reporting to group engineering director Brian Maybin. Martyn comes from Alexander Dennis, where he was group head of new product development. He also has more than 20 years of specialist commercial vehicle chassis and body design and manufacturing experience, gained in on and off highway sectors.

Meanwhile, Dr William Wright CBE, founder of bus manufacturer Wrightbus, has been crowned the 2014 Innovation Founder, an award celebrating the achievements of some of Northern Ireland's most successful entrepreneurs. The accolade, part of the Northern Ireland Science Park Connect Invent2014 awards, recognises distinction in founding, leading or building an eminent local technology or life sciences business.

Oil blender Morris Lubricants has reinforced its commitment to excellence by appointing Phil Saunders quality assurance manager. He was formerly with the Forensic Science Service.

Sarah Sillars OBE is to stand down as CEO of the engineering skills service Semta at the end of December this year, when chief operating officer Ann Watson will step into her shoes. Semta, which represents 138,000 companies with a combined annual turnover of over £300 billion in the engineering and advanced manufacturing sector, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that companies have the appropriate skills to satisfy increased level of demand in a growing market.

Rebecca Green has been appointed marketing, press and events manager at Optare, reporting to David Siviero, sales, marketing and service director. She was previously marketing co-ordinator.

Q8Oils strategic partner Optimum Oils has appointed former employee Tom Stoker as business development manager for the London area working with major bus and coach operators.

Commercial vehicle hire and fleet management specialist Prohire has appointed Mick Hirst as its key account manager, responsible for day-to-day support of Prohire fleet customers. Having started as a workshop apprentice with a DAF dealership, Hirst has more than 20 years' experience in the commercial vehicle sector.

Richard Polley has joined the bus and coach team at Scania (GB) as regional account manager for the south east, after several years covering the same area with MAN.

Andrew Brown, previously a specialist in automotive maintenance pre-authorisation with Athoris, is the new business development manager at r2c Online, with responsibility to grow its i2i fleet management software all the way from HGVs to car fleets.

Michèle Dix, managing director of planning for Transport for London, has been awarded PTRC's Lifetime Achievement Award for her commitment to the profession. Sir Peter Hendy CBE describes her as 'the best transport planner in Britain'.

Carl zu Dohna has been appointed as brand director for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in the UK. He succeeds Alex Smith, who assumes the position of brand director for Volkswagen Passenger Cars.

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Brian Tinham

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