64 AFTERMARKET SEPTEMBER 2023 RECRUITMENT www.aftermarketonline.net The latest news on who is moving in the industry NEW APPOINTMENTS Richard Welland becomes WAI Europe President Richard Welland, M.D at WAI UK , has been named as President of WAI Europe, overseeing all European operations at a time when the company is forging ever-closer integration between Britain and the continent Commenting on his new role, Richard said: “It’s a great honour to become President of WAI Europe and continue the fantastic work achieved by the team over the past 10 years. As we move forward and unite under our ‘one team, one fight’ banner, I’m pleased to be able to help drive the business forward and lead the team to future success.” WAI Global CEO Ryan Moul added: “I’m thrilled to welcome Richard as our new President of Europe. With his proven track record as the managing director of our UK business, we’re confident that his exceptional leadership skills will guide our European operations to even greater heights.” New Head for MAHLE Aftermarket The new head of MAHLE Aftermarket is Philipp Grosse. He started his career at the Daimler Group in 1996, and later became Director Business Development and a Member of the Board at Aston Martin Lagonda. He has also held positions at the SIEMENS business unit ADVANTA, and was then Chief Commercial Officer of the workshop platform start-up Caroobi. Philipp said: “It will be my goal to actively move ahead with the transformation of MAHLE Aftermarket into a digital, sustainable organisation that is highly competitive." MAHLE management board Chairman and CEO Arnd Franz added: “Philipp has many years’ of management experience in the automotive and mobility sector, a profound knowledge of the service and workshop business and an entrepreneurial mindset.” Welcome to Aftermarket’s new appointments section. Here you can find the latest news on those moving around the industry as well as new vacancies from leading companies and recruitment agencies on the automotive market. If you have a vacancy to share, email Alex Wells at: alex@aftermarket.co.uk
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