December/January 2022

64 AFTERMARKET DECEMBER/JANUARY 2022 RECRUITMENT www.aftermarketonline.net The latest news on who is moving in the industry NEW APPOINTMENTS PCL: Assistant Category Manager appointment PCL has appointed Jodie Mitchell as Assistant Category Manager. Previously, she spent five years as Assistant Category Manager and Product Manager at Morphy Richards. Commenting on her new role, she said: “I am thrilled to join PCL at this exciting time, and look forward to playing my part in the growth and expansion of the product portfolio, with my initial focus on strengthening and growing our existing ranges of compressors and air tools.” Simon Alexander, Category Manager, added: “Jodie has the exact set of skills and experience required to assist in assessing our product portfolio to meet customer needs, and support me in developing the range accordingly. I am confident that Jodie will be adept in ensuring that any additions to our portfolio will match PCL’s exacting standards for quality and performance.” Promotion at SMP Europe SMP Europe has promoted Martin Turner to the role of Marketing Director. He was previously the company’s Internet Sales Manager. Commenting on his new role, Martin said: “I’m delighted to accept this new position. SMP Europe is a great company to work for and has a great ethos. I’m really looking forward to pushing the brand further. We have some exciting plans ahead so watch this space.” SMP Europe Managing Director Ross Toomey added: “We continually invest in the business and we’re proud to be a company that promotes from within. Martin’s new position is thoroughly deserved and I’m sure he will do a great job of using his skills and experience to promote the key messages of SMP Europe.” 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 WAI has taken on Richard Davies as Business Development Manager. He comes to the company with a background of more than 30 years in the CV and passenger car sectors. On the new role, Richard observed: “WAI is a strong global brand, offering a wide range of products to the aftermarket, and I’m really looking forward to joining the company and getting stuck into the new role to help push the brand further.” Richard Welland, Managing Director at WAI, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Richard on board. We’re confident that his skills and experience in the industry will be a valuable asset to WAI, as the business continues to develop and deliver key strategies and objectives.” New BDM at WAI