This month Eddie Fogarty joined the business as National Key Account Manager. Eddie joins the existing PCR team and will work with colleagues and the senior management team within the business to further develop and grow its share of the passenger car market.
In addition to supporting PCR sales growth through the development of key accounts, Eddie will also lead the development and roll-out of the companies Kenda tyre dealer programme. Following its recent appointment as exclusive UK distributor of Kenda PCR products in the UK the team have been building plans and looking for the right person to lead the roll out and development of this important long term strategic brand.
The business has always placed high importance on excellent industry experience when recruiting. Fogarty fits in line with this preference perfectly, having worked for multiple high- profile wholesalers and distributors over the years. Eddie brings with him more than 40 years of tyre industry experience in various positions, having worked in operations lead roles as well as spending many years in sales and business development positions.
Eddie Fogarty commented, “I’m delighted to join such a fast-growing ambitious business that is agile, responsive and able to adapt to current market conditions. For me GB Tyres strikes an excellent balance with its family-owned culture and its rapidly growing market share.”
Eddie is in post now and looks forward to meeting customers past and present.
