Industry jobs: Roles filled at Jameel Motors, TTC Group, WhoCanFixMyCar and Prometeon Tyre Group

Jameel Motors UK strengthens leadership team

Jameel Motors UK has expanded its leadership team with a series of key appointments.

Calum James joins as head of sales and Sujai Sugathan as head of aftersales, following the appointment of Kate McLaren as head of marketing and sales operations in January, and Jeremy Wood as head of finance in February.

The key strategic appointments are being made to help accelerate its launch phase in the UK following the unveiling of its Farizon SV large van. 

James (pictured above) joins Jameel Motors following a 11-year stint at Mercedes-Benz in the UK, initially as fleet development manager before becoming an aftersales district manager for the London area.

He spent four years as national fleet sales manager for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars from 2019 and was most recently appointed head of corporate sales at Mercedes-Benz Vans in July 2023. 

Sugathan (pictured below) brings with him more than 20-years of automotive aftersales experience, both in the UK and India, with his most recent UK-based role at LEVC specialist, Sherbet Electric Taxis, as aftersales manager.

Meanwhile, McLaren (pictured below) brings 30-years of automotive OEM experience to Jameel Motors, having held senior positions with brands including Citroën, Renault, Fiat and Kia UK. Her specialisms lie in product and brand management and customer quality.  

Wood joined Jameel Motors in February after eight years of senior experience in the automotive industry, initially as lead accountant at Marshall Motor Group, and then as senior finance manager at MG Motor UK.

He has also taken on the role as acting managing director for Jameel Motors (Farizon Auto UK), pending the appointment of a permanent successor to Tom Carney, who recently left the company for personal reasons.

Wood said: “Calum and Sujai have joined Jameel Motors at a crucial moment, as we kick on from the official UK launch of the born-electric Farizon SV.

“With first customer deliveries due later in Q2 and very strong interest from the fleet sector, the team is delighted to welcome Calum and Sujai.

“Their experience will be invaluable as we execute our ambitious plan for the Farizon SV to win a major market share in the growing UK electric van market.”

Established in 2016, Farizon is the commercial vehicle division of Geely. The Farizon SV is being introduced to the UK by Jameel Motors UK, a London-based automotive distribution business and part of Jameel Motors.

Anna Jackson joins TTC Group as chief operating officer 

TTC Group has appointed Anna Jackson as its new chief operating officer to support the business as it continues to grow its people risk management solutions in fleet, construction and healthcare sectors.

In her new role, she will work closely with the managing directors of each of the TTC Group businesses to drive revenue growth, integrate new acquisitions into the group and develop group functions to support the business plan.

She will also drive the adoption of best practices and technology to optimise operations and enhance performance, developing and maintaining TTC Group's culture as the company evolves across existing and new markets.

She said: “My experience across various sectors, coupled with my understanding of both large corporate, SME and private equity environments, aligns perfectly with the challenges and opportunities at the expanding TTC Group.

“I am delighted to join the TTC family and play a part in the company's continued success.”

Dave Marsh, CEO of TTC Group, added: “We look forward to seeing how Anna transforms TTC operations to deliver market-leading employee and customer experiences and business growth.”

WhoCanFixMyCar make two senior appointments

WhoCanFixMyCar has appointed Amanda Webb and Isaac Hughesto as CEO and chief product and technology officer (CPTO) respectively, following a successful period occupying the positions on an interim basis.

Webb, who joined WhoCanFixMyCar as CFO in April 2024, is a CIMA qualified finance director with more than 20 years of experience across sectors including renewable energy services, telco, professional services, software and financial services.

Webb took over as interim CEO in August of that year, leading the transformation of the business and growth of its B2C car repairs platform ‘FixMyCar’, as well as the development of its B2B proposition for fleet customers.

Hughes took on the position of interim chief product and technology officer in November 2024 and has since led the transformation of the brand’s technical infrastructure and key product improvements for driver, garage and B2B customers. 

Hughes has almost 10 years of product leadership experience across B2B, B2C SaaS and eCommerce sectors. 

Webb said: “I believe passionately in the service of FixMyCar and I couldn’t be more delighted to be confirmed as CEO.

“The FixMyCar brand is at such an important stage in its transformation and we have a strong and exciting vision for the future.”

Hughes added: “I am delighted to accept confirmation of this new role and thrilled at the opportunity of leading such a dedicated team of highly skilled people through a key milestone in the business’ growth.” 

WhoCanFixMyCar’s parent company Niterra (formally known as NGK Spark Plug), acquired the UK business in June 2023.

Prometeon Tyre Group strengthens UK team with key appointments

Prometeon Tyre Group has announced two key appointments within its UK team as the company continues to expand and reinforce its market presence.

Emma Hawley (pictured above) joins as chief financial officer (CFO) for the UK and Eire, and Darren Heywood is appointed national account manager.

Starting as a part-time senior credit controller, Hawley has steadily risen through the ranks to her new position as CFO.

“I’ve always felt valued and supported at Prometeon, and I'm looking forward to contributing further to the company's outstanding performance,” she said.

Heywood (pictured below) steps into his new role after eight years as a regional business development manager.

He said: “I’ll be focusing on expanding our national accounts and building strong partnerships with fleet operators across the country.”

Steve Tift, MD of Prometeon Tyre Group UK, said: “These appointments reflect our commitment to recognising talent and investing in our team.

“Emma and Darren both bring significant expertise, and their contributions will be instrumental in driving Prometeon's continued success in the UK market.”

The appointments as the company continues to expand its portfolio and enhance its premium tyre offerings, following the recent launch of its own-branded Serie 02 tyres.