Autoglass names Chris Abbotson as new national sales manager
Autoglass has appointed Chris Abbotson as national sales manager to lead the company’s commercial team.
Part of the senior leadership team for more than 13 years, he steps into this new role having previously worked as commercial manager and senior business manager for the company.
As national sales manager, Abbotson will lead the commercial sales team across fleet, insurance, leasing, rental and trade.
A key focus will be on maintaining strong relationships with clients and driving account development, as well as generating new business opportunities across all parts of the business, said Autoglass.
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AutoProtect Group has appointed former Manheim and Aston Barclay managing director Tim Hudson to the newly-created role of chief sales and marketing officer.
Hudson has extensive experience in the automotive industry in the UK and overseas, including senior board and C-level roles including in the leasing, manufacturer, auction and most recently automotive data and software sectors.
Prior to joining AutoProtect Group, Hudson has held roles as director of Automotive Software Solutions, managing director for the Manheim UK vehicle auction business and CEO for Manheim Asia Pacific, responsible for the Australia, New Zealand and Thai markets.
He was also managing director at Aston Barclay Group and LeasePlan International.
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