Next phase of growth.

NEW MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AT FLG

First Line Ltd strengthens its management team

With the Aftermarket being in a more competitive and over distributed position than ever before it is companies like First Line Ltd that have been a key player for the past 30 years that need to strengthen their foundations and adapt to the growing pressures otherwise, as we have seen in the past some big names have been stripped of their success by pop up brands that appeal to the short term thinkers with no long term strategic plans.

And that is exactly why First Line is so successful today. With the recent news that First Lines Commercial Director Alan Wood has decided to retire, it is another great opportunity to adapt, strengthen and grow, not only people, but the business as well.

Alan’s departure has therefore triggered an internal reshuffle that sees First Line’s Export Director Kevin Neaverson become Global Sales Director with Ian Boyle elevated from National Accounts Manager to the position of UK Sales Manager.

Kevin, who has been in the industry for over 20 years now in both UK and Export Sales roles previously at ADL, is seen as the perfect person for this position. Joining First Line in 2011 as Export Manager, Kevin has been responsible for growing the export business, which now supplies almost 50 different countries with Borg & Beck, the globally recognised brand that encompasses Braking, Filters and Rotating Electrics, alongside the existing Clutch programme.

Ian, who has also been in the aftermarket for just over 20 years and who is ex QH has been doing an exceptional job in the UK sales team at First Line for the last four years as National Account Manager and therefore is the without question the right person to take on the role of UK Sales Manager and lead the sales team through the next phase of growth.

Commenting on the management restructure, Managing Director, Dan Joyner said: “I am proud to be leading a business with a long term vision as it brings in fresh blood and progressive thinking. This year we have already brought in Jon Roughley as a Global Marketing Director and are committed to raising the profile of all three brands across the world.”

“The restructure in sales is not only important, but necessary and forms part of our plans to operate a successful business at a very competitive time, ensuring that our customers continue to receive premium quality products, backed up by the very best service and value the fact that we are the perfect strategic partner long term.”

“I’d like to wish Kevin and Ian the very best in their new roles, as this is a very exciting and ambitious time for First Line and we have built a strong talented management team that will enable the company to reach new heights over the next few years.”

For more information about the premium quality products available from the First Line Group, please call the sales team on: 01869 248484 or visit:www.firstlineltd.com