ACDelco Makes Internal Changes And Increases Head Count

Having once again posted ‘above expected’ organic growth last year, ACDelco has kick started the new year by announcing a number of key internal changes within its sales, customer service and logisitics departments. Implemented as part of ACDelco’s bullish stance to deliver further sustainable growth across its UK and pan-European operation over the coming months, the company has promoted former Sales Manager South, Russell Shea, to the position of Regional & Export Manager. Supporting Russell in his new role, and making a switch into the sales arena is ACDelco’s former Logistics Supervisor, Ben Austin who, in addition to assuming control of a number of the company’s customers in the south of the country, will also look after the needs of a number of key distributors across Europe. Filling Ben’s shoes in ACDelco’s logistics operation is University of Northampton Business Studies Graduate, Matthew Jones, whilst Jenny Jobson joins ACDelco from parent group General Motors to bolster the operation’s internal sales and customer support team. Commenting on this latest development, General Manager, Lee Quinney said: “The internal changes and new team additions that we have announced demonstrate ACDelco’s long-term commitment to the UK aftermarket and its desire to reward members of the team who continue to play an important role in its ongoing development. We are incredibly lucky in that we have such a dedicated and committed team at ACDelco, so it would be remiss of me not to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone for their ongoing support. Once again, we have ambitious plans for 2011, all of which should ensure that the business achieves the growth targets that we have in place over the coming twelve months and beyond.” With over 27 years’ experience of the UK automotive aftermarket, Russell Shea joined ACDelco having spent seven years as Business Development Manager with another automotive components supplier. Prior to this, Russell held management positions with an independent German car parts distributor and Cafco Automotive Limited. Commenting on his new role, Lee said: “In Russell, we have a highly motivated and experienced individual who should flourish in his new role. He is well respected across our customer base and is the ideal person to help us continue to build our both our domestic and export business.” Former Logistics Supervisor, Ben Austin - a sport and exercise science graduate - moved to ACDelco to start a career in the automotive sector and is now relishing taking up his new position in sales. “I’m really looking forward to supporting Russell by working alongside him in a drive to secure further market penetration both in the south of the country and across key geographic markets in Europe.” In addition to his obvious academic capabilities, Matthew Jones has not only enjoyed work experience with General Motors, including helping deliver the campaign that saw the launch of Vauxhall’s Tigra, he has enjoyed a three year spell in sales and customer service with Goldsmiths Jewellers. With over twenty years’ experience of the automotive industry, Jenny Jobson has held a number of positions within the fields of customer service, most recently heading up a call centre for Vauxhall Rental where she was Supervisor. Jenny has also worked within the head office of SAAB. -ENDS- PRESS CONTACT: Paul Watson Wentworth Communications Limited Tel: 0161 973 6763 Fax: 0161 969 6813 Email: paul@wentworthcomms.co.uk

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