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MWheels Looks to Streamline Business Processes with New European Supply Chain Manager
Following a comprehensive three-month senior consultancy role, MWheels has officially appointed Mike Cornwell to the newly created post of European Supply Chain Manager.
Having already introduced a
sales and operations planning process along with a structured sales forecasting methodology, Cornwell will further develop integrated systems with service partners and suppliers to
improve distribution efficiency
for the company’s full remit of commercial vehicle wheels. Cornwell, who has held senior supply chain roles for over 25
years in a range of global automotive companies including TRW, Bosal and Cummins, will report to Matthew Mardle, Chief Operating Officer of MWheels. Mardle said: “This is a key role and Mike has already demonstrated that with expert knowledge of the supply chain and internationally recognised techniques our business can be much more efficient and effective.”
Mike Cornwell has taken on the new post of European Supply Chain Manager
Mardle continued; “He has been given unrestricted access to all processes and systems which, alongside stock optimisation and inventory costs, will all be closely reviewed and monitored as we look at our next stage of development and cementing a market leading position through faultless service standards and the best product offering.”
Giti Tire Promotes Tominey to Senior Regional Sales Manager for UK Truck and Bus Operations
Giti Tire has promoted Craig Tominey to Senior Regional Sales Manager for its UK truck and bus (TBR) operations, a role he will undertake while maintaining his position as Area Sales Manager (ASM) for Scotland.
based sales team. He will report directly to Tony McHugh, TBR Sales and Marketing Director UK at Giti Tire.
McHugh said: “Over four years Craig has proven himself to be an excellent ambassador for the company,
constantly surpassing sales targets while earning the greatest respect of his colleagues. This promotion is deserved and will give him the remit to become much more influential in our market approach.”
On the new role, Tominey said; “I thoroughly enjoy working with dealers to enhance their businesses and assist all their fleet customers, a job made all the easier with the quality of our tyres and value-added support services. I genuinely look forward to the challenge of promoting the Giti brand nationwide with my friends and
colleagues, and continuing to increase sales and prominence of Giti’s comprehensive TBR range. These are very exciting times indeed.”
Craig Tominey
Tominey, who joined the business in April 2013 from BSUK Limited, will support the company’s five ASMs around the country while having greater input into strategy with senior management and the office-
Magna Tyres Group Appoints Arjen Sibon as Sales Manager
Special Projects Promotion
Supports CAM Expansion
Frankie Sharpe has been promoted to Development Project Consultant
Magna Tyres Group has announced the appointment of Arjen Sibon as Sales Manager. In this position, he takes on the responsibility for growing and improving key accounts in the European OTR Tyre business. Sibon has more than twenty years of industry experience. Prior to joining
Magna Tyres Group, he worked as key account manager Europe at Gripen Wheels and Heuver Tyrewholesale. Starting from the first of July Sibon will be part of the Magna Tyres Group and will focus on building strong partnerships with key accounts in Europe.
Michael de Ruijter, CEO of Magna Tyres Group comments: "We are pleased to welcome Arjen Sibon, he adds a wealth of senior experience and knowledge to the organisation". Sibon adds, “My goal is to develop strong partnerships within the European market and strengthen the market position of Magna Tyres Group”.
Arjen Sibon
has joined the Magna Tyres Group
CAM is expanding its custom projects team with the
promotion of Frankie Sharp to Development Project
Consultant as part of the
business’ ongoing investment in
its technology solutions to assist
UK tyre operators to maximise
their efficiencies and develop
new business opportunities.
Sharp will report to Shaun
Keevil, technical delivery
manager at CAM, and will be
tasked with delivering new development projects in conjunction with both new and existing customers. These will
be based around CAM’s wide ranging suite of tyre
management software, apps and business data intelligence which will help dealers expand their client base and secure their continued growth. Mike Allen, managing director of CAM, says; “As a business, we continually invest in both our staff and our technology development to ensure our customers receive the
best service and solutions in the marketplace. After three years employed at CAM, Frankie’s well deserved promotion will enable her to utilise the insight and skills she has gained in her previous role as a client liaison officer to drive new development projects for the benefit of our customers.”
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