Autogem has announced a significant boost to its team with the recruitment of a 'dream duo' of aftermarket sales professionals, Rikki Kane and Jenna McGilp. This strategic move is part of the company's broader 'people, processes and products' initiative, aimed at driving growth and excellence within the industry.
Rikki Kane has been appointed as Commercial Sales Director, and Jenna McGilp steps in as Commercial Telesales Manager. Together, they bring over 50 years of combined experience in the tyre and automotive sectors, having previously worked together at Viking Wholesale Tyres. This partnership has earned them an impressive reputation, which Autogem’s Managing Director, Prashant Chopra, believes will be instrumental in the company's continued success.
Prashant Chopra expressed his enthusiasm for the new appointments: "The arrival of Rikki and Jenna has injected even more enthusiasm into our incredible team and we can’t be any more excited! We’re constantly investing in our aftermarket products and the processes associated with them. But we also need the very best people to bring both to life, and Rikki and Jenna fit the bill. They’re a dream duo and we’re delighted to welcome them on board."
Rikki Kane shares Chopra's enthusiasm, noting the alignment of values and vision: "Autogem are a multi award-winning company that gets everything right. They’re fantastic at product development, training initiatives, and marketing, so it’s up to us to amplify these messages and give the business the success that it deserves. I felt a strong sense of affinity from the moment I spoke to Prashant. I instantly felt a sense of togetherness, and I’m very confident of adding value with Jenna alongside me. I’ll be looking to create new business leads and sales opportunities and I’ll be putting a lot of pressure on myself to get the right results."
Jenna McGilp is equally optimistic about her new role and the potential to impact Autogem positively. She said, "There is so much potential here and I’m really excited to be on board. Autogem feels like a close-knit family and my first impressions are that we can make a big difference to the business in a number of ways."
Their appointments follow the high-profile recruitment of Tony Neill as Head of Strategy less than a year ago, signalling Autogem’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its market position.
For more information about Autogem and its range of products, services, and training, visit www.autogem.co.uk or call 0208 838 0910.
