February 2020

56 AFTERMARKET FEBRUARY 2020 RECRUITMENT www.aftermarketonline.net The latest news on who is moving in the industry NEW APPOINTMENTS Management buyout at Juratek Juratek has new owners following a management buyout. Existing shareholder Matt Robinson (Managing Director), Toby Whewell (Sales and Marketing Director) and Mark Clegg (Operations Director) have now taken full control of the company after acquiring the remaining shareholding from outgoing Chairman Allan Hooks. Matt Robinson said: “We are delighted to have completed the acquisition of Juratek and have exciting plans to continue the growth of the company both in the UK and overseas markets. The company has seen a sustained period of growth and transition in the past five years and we are well placed to take advantage of the opportunities open to us. I was keen for Mark and Toby to join me in the management buyout, between us we have over 70 years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket, yet we also retain the energy and passion needed to drive the company to even greater success.” Allan Hooks added: “I have seen Juratek grow and develop into a well-respected aftermarket company both in the UK and Europe. Its commitment to quality in all areas of its business remain paramount to its trading ethos. After 20 years with the company I believe it is time for me to hand over the reins to the management team led by Matt Robinson, in whom I have full confidence.” Dayco senior team: New appointment Wouter Nijenhuis been named as Dayco’s new Executive Vice President of OE Sales and Business Development. He joins Dayco from Oerlikon/Dana Limited, where he was Executive Vice President of Global and Aftermarket Sales, Marketing and Business Development, Drive Systems. Prior to this he was Vice President of Global Engineering, Sales and Program Management at BorgWarner. In his new role, he reports directly to Dayco CEO Joel Wiegert, who said: “I am delighted Wouter has joined our team. His expertise in electric and internal combustion propulsion solutions, combined with his strong relationship with customers globally makes him an ideal commercial leader to accelerate Dayco’s growth.” “It is very exciting to join a company with such a rich history, and strong brand, that is now intensely focused on providing innovative hybrid system solutions for our customers. I am excited to work with the talented and passionate Dayco employees to deliver growth through building strong partnerships with our customers,” Wouter added. 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