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Pro-Align Appoints Hickey to Head of New CV Division
Giti Tire Promotes
Ashleigh Warren
Wheel alignment specialist Pro- Align has appointed Brett Hickey as commercial vehicle specialist to
head up its new commercial vehicle division.
With more than a dozen years in the commercial vehicle industry, Hickey brings with him a wealth of experience gained in several roles, including most recently managing the PDI department of one of the largest DAF dealerships in Europe. In the new role, Hickey will be responsible for introducing Pro- Align’s dedicated Hunter commercial vehicle systems to dealers, workshops and fleet operators across the UK.
Having excelled in the company's truck and bus division, Giti Tire has promoted Ashleigh Warren to Marketing Manager UK - Passenger Car and Light Truck.
Working across the manufacturer's mid-tier brands - GT Radial, Primewell and Runway - she will work closely with distributors on retail, product and media strategies as the company aims to augment its independent dealer network and increase prominence of its expanding tyre portfolios.
Ashleigh previously held the roles of Marketing Co-ordinator Europe - Commercial Tires having joined the company in May 2012 as Marketing Assistant Europe. She joined from Sage UK where she had the position of Commodities and Contracts Service Buyer.
Richard Lyons, Managing Director - Europe, said: "Ashleigh has excelled in the company, her relationship management, product knowledge, creative marketing and event organisation skills are second-to-
CAM Bolsters IT Management Expertise
none and the promotion is well deserved.
"The UK passenger car and light truck market remains a key strategic area in our future growth plans, and the commitment and passion she will bring to the role will ensure we continue to make great strides forwards."
Will Matthews is joining CAM Systems as Technical Solutions Manager, bringing with him over a decade of technical and managerial experience in high-pressure environments to enhance the company’s problem solving expertise and further develop its technology platforms and solutions.
Previously IT manager in the automotive, tourism and chemical sectors, Matthews has been responsible for designing and developing many major networks as
well as a range of reporting tools based on complex databases.
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Hankook Announces New
European Head of Marketing
and Sales
Hankook Tire has announced the appointment of Mr. Gangseung Lee as new Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Europe. The appointment reflects both the continual and long-term growth of
European business unit within the group.
Lee previously served as Managing Director of the company’s subsidiary in the UK, the 2nd biggest market for Hankook Tire in Europe. He was a driving force behind the brand premiumisation in the UK and played an instrumental role both in the continued increase in market share and improved service and supply. Lee has also been at the forefront of the development of the Hankook Masters Program in the UK, which is designed to identify premium independent retail depots across the UK in prime locations to offer a consistent and highly distinctive brand experience. He succeeds Mr. Hee-Se Ahn, who will serve as the Chief Operating Officer at Hankook Tire’s American Headquarters.
the Hankook brand in the European tyre market as well as the increasing importance of the