Dayco Aftermarket UK has recruited experienced aftermarket professional Mark Barnett to bolster the team and support country manager Steve Carolan as the brand continues its rapid UK growth.

Mark is no stranger to the independent aftermarket as he’s been in the industry, man and boy. After several years with Sogefi Filtration, Mark moved from supplier to distributor where he undertook an number of varied roles across every aspect of the business from engine components to electrical systems to CV parts.

Commenting on Mark’s appointment Steve Carolan said: “Mark is the ideal candidate to handle our key accounts as he brings with him a huge amount of knowledge and experience across the entire aftermarket. Dayco is a global original equipment supplier with a growing presence in the aftermarket, and with Mark we have someone who understands the benefits that brings and the opportunities it provides to our customers at both distributor and workshop level.”

“I’m therefore very confident that his skills will help us to continue to grow the brand in the marketplace and strengthen our relationships with our key distributors to the benefit of all parties.”

Mark, who took up his position at the beginning of August, added: “Joining Dayco is an exciting new chapter for me and I’m delighted to be able to represent this global brand in the UK and Ireland.

“I appreciate the benefits of high quality components and look forward to working with our customers and developing our working relationship so that the quality products in the Dayco range become ever more prominent in the market.”

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