United Aftermarket Network Ltd (UAN) is delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Dodd as managing director from 1 November 2012. Dodd, who previously worked at FPS Distribution for 20 years most recently in the role of business development director, will be responsible for leading the UAN group of more than 150 distributors and over 220 branches nationwide. Commenting on his new role, Dodd said: “I am delighted to be joining such a well-managed organisation. Having directly worked in the distribution aftermarket for the past 30 years, I am acutely aware of the challenges customers face on a daily basis and, in my role as managing director, will work tirelessly to ensure they benefit fully from UANs wide ranging and market leading levels of support.”

Andrew Dickinson, UAN director, added: “This is a major step for UAN and Phil will play an integral role in accelerating the growth we have enjoyed over the past eight years, while continuing to build on the very solid foundations UAN has put in place. In the past year, UAN has launched a new market leading website, central rebates programme and grown its membership to new levels and so Phil, with his focus, energy and experience, is perfectly placed to drive UAN forward."