On the move 56 www.aftermarketonline.net MAY 2025 Turbochargers and parts manufacturer Melett has appointed Holly Swift as marketing assistant. Melett said Swift will draw on her communications expertise to better support promotion of the brand, including across social media. Gareth Flower, marketing manager at Melett, said: “Holly brings expertise that spans multiple areas, and she will be able to adapt and contribute to our various communication strategies and platforms on an international level.” On the move Our round-up of the latest industry appointments. Send your people and recruitment news to the editor: john@aftermarket.co.uk Dally Singh joins Thinkcar UK as key accounts manager Andrew Russell has been appointed business development manager of European battery giant Banner, with the task of boosting the firm’s presence in the automotive aftermarket across the north of England and Scotland. Banner said Russell, who has more than 23 years’ experience of the UK aftermarket and is a former business development manager with Ring Automotive, has a reputation for developing strong customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities. Russell, who reports directly to country manager, Lee Quinney, is responsible for targeting Banner’s growing customer base of motor factors, garages, independent distributors and other specialist automotive parts outlets. Quinney said: “The whole team at Banner is delighted to welcome Andrew into the fold. He has a proven track record in the automotive aftermarket.” Hooker named incoming CEO of BSIF Swift joins Melett as marketing assistant Russell to supercharge Banner business in UK The British Safety Industry Federation has appointed John Hooker as its new CEO. Hooker, who is currently chief executive of research and testing firm SATRA Technology Centre, will take up his new post this summer, succeeding Alan Murray. Murray said: “After 11 years at BSIF, I am delighted to pass the baton on to someone of John’s calibre, who will lead the federation in its next important phases of development, serving the safety industry in the UK.” Hooker joined SATRA in September 2015 as executive director and has been instrumental in developing the organisation’s PPE certification and testing capabilities. He began his career as an engineer before transitioning into operations and commercial general management. Thinkcar UK has welcomed Dally Singh as key accounts manager for automotive diagnostics and equipment — and said additional team members are set to be recruited as its range grows. Leeds-based Singh has responsibility for the north of England, Scotland and North Wales. He joins Thinkcar UK following three years with JM Butt & Co, where he became area sales manager. He brings with him 16 years of experience across the garage equipment sector, including with LKQ Euro Car Parts, Andrew Page and The Parts Alliance. Alex Gillbanks, MD at Thinkcar UK, said Singh’s knowledge of the garage equipment sector and industry contacts will help him consolidate the firm’s existing market in the north and expand it as new kit is brought to market. “A host of new tools and ranges from Thinkcar UK will be hitting the market this year. With Dally focused on the north, he will be joined by a key accounts manager who will be responsible for the south, and we will be recruiting for this role very soon.” Dally Singh Andrew Russell John Hooker Holly Swift
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