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GS Yuasa Battery announce
James Hylton as Managing Director
GS Yuasa Battery
Sales UK Ltd, UK
market leader for
vehicle and industrial
batteries
is pleased to announce the
promotion of James Hylton
to the position of Managing
Director.
James has been promoted
to Managing Director from
the Commercial Director role
he took on in November last
year having been General
Manager – Sales & Marketing
at GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK
Ltd since 2011. He has been
with the company for over 12
years and has been in the battery
industry for 22 years.
Commenting on James’ appointment,
Andrew Taylor,
Managing Director and CEO
of Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd
said: “I am personally delighted
for James and his promotion
is just reward for the
hard work, dedication and
contribution he has made to
the success of the business
during his 12 years with the
company.
“This has been a natural
progression for James following
his appointment as Commercial
Director in November
2017 and it allows me to focus
on the total European business
of GS Yuasa Battery Europe
Ltd whilst ensuring the
UK operation remains in safe
hands.
“I wish James every success
in his new role and I am
confident he will continue to
develop and grow the business
over the coming years.”
James Hylton said: “I’m
absolutely delighted at being
appointed Managing Director
of GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK
Ltd.
“This is a very exciting time
for GS Yuasa and the industry
in general. Demand for batteries
is increasing in the sectors
in which we operate and at the
same time battery technology
is advancing at an astonishing
rate.
“I’m really looking forward
to taking the reins and continuing
to drive the business
forward, ensuring GS Yuasa
Battery Sales UK Ltd remains
at the forefront of the battery
industry in Europe and continues
to be an invaluable supply
partner to its customers.”
New General Manager for Yuasa
GS Yuasa Battery
Sales UK Ltd, UK market
leader for vehicle and
industrial batteries is
pleased to announce the
appointment of Jonathan
Pritchard as General Manager
- Sales and Marketing.
Jonathan brings with
him over 15 years of management
experience and
strong knowledge of the
automotive aftermarket.
He joins GS Yuasa having
held sales and management
positions at Unipart
Autoparts and Sogefi
Commenting on Jonathan’s
appointment, James
Hylton, Managing Director
of GS Yuasa Battery Sales
UK Ltd said: “We are looking
forward to welcoming
Jonathan to GS Yuasa
and working with him as
we continue to develop our
business. He has a wealth
of experience, and will play
a key role in helping us to
meet our ambitious growth
goals across automotive,
motorcycle and industrial
markets.”
Jonathan Pritchard
said: “I am delighted to
be joining GS Yuasa and
I view this as a positive
move given the future in
batteries. The company
has a strong reputation as
the world’s leading battery
manufacturer. The quality
and reliability of its products
and service is well
known throughout the industry.
“I am looking forward
to working with an established
team and helping to
drive sales growth in the
UK and Ireland, as well as
developing business in the
Nordics, Baltics and the
CIS region.”
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