Aftermarket June 2022

64 AFTERMARKET JUNE 2022 RECRUITMENT www.aftermarketonline.net The latest news on who is moving in the industry NEW APPOINTMENTS New BDM for Autogem Autogem has named Richard Neads as its new Business Development Manager for the South West. Previously he has worked at Vauxhall Motors as Business Development Manager, Euro Car Parts as a Parts Advisor and Spartan Motor Factors as an Assistant Manager. Commenting on his new role, Richard said: “Autogem is such a respected brand and their solutions have always been amongst the most advanced in the industry. Not only do their products speak for themselves, but the company is extremely progressive with one eye on the future.” Autogem’s Managing Director Prashant Chopra added: “Richard joins us at the perfect time, as we are creating more opportunities than ever through our investment in new solutions. We’re delighted to announce his arrival and it’s great to have him on board.” New Hella CEO From July 1, Michel Favre will become HELLA Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dr. Rolf Breidenbach, who will continue to support the company in an advisory capacity. Michel Favre has been EVP Group CFO at Faurecia since 2013. Prior to that, he held the same position at other companies, including 13 years at Valeo. Looking ahead to his new role, Michel Favre said: "It is a great honour for me to succeed Rolf Breidenbach as Chief Executive Officer. Together with my colleagues from the management board, we will consistently continue our strategic path and further expand HELLA's position along the major growth areas of electromobility, autonomous driving as well as digitalisation." 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 New Non-Executive Director School of Thought, the organisation that works to raise the profile of the automotive aftermarket within schools and colleges, has named Parwinder Dhutty from Clarke & Evans Accident Repair Specialist as its second Non-Executive Director. Commenting on his new role, Parwinder said: “I have been in our industry for 35 years. It’s been fun and exciting. As a business owner it has also become challenging, especially with the low uptake of career opportunities by school leavers and people looking for diversity in their career paths. Our industry is worth £70 billion and employs more than 800,000 people so no matter what happens globally, there is always going to be automobiles on our roads. So why would you not want a career in one of the most job secure sectors on the marketplace. The difficulty is getting the message over to those who have never considered it and who best to that, but those who have been served well by it.” He added: “That is why I have put myself forward as a Non-Executive Director of School of Thought and promote the opportunities within our wonderful profession.”