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Industry Movements
Paul Linehan has been appointed to the position
Century Yuasa’s new National Training Manager for Australia and New Zealand, Paul Linehan, is no stranger to the battery industry with nearly 10 years under his belt with the leading battery manufacturer. Paul has been developing and refining his skills over many years working in the rail and automotive sectors. London born and bred, Paul’s first role was with London Underground as an apprentice electro mechanical fitter and held various roles within London Underground for the next 11 years including carrying out re fit and refurbishment of the battery locomotive fleet. Paul emigrated to Australia in 2005 and held several roles in the rail and automotive sectors in Australia before securing the position as Business Development Manager for regional NSW at Century Yuasa in 2013. While at Century Yuasa Paul has continued to develop his skills completing a Cert IV in training and assessment and Cert IV in leadership and management. “I’ve always had a passion for training and thrive on seeing the development and growth in the Automotive industry. As soon as the position became available, I knew it was the right move for me,” Paul said. Century Yuasa recognises the importance of training and development in the ever-changing automotive industry and invests significantly to ensure its customers stay at the forefront of the latest technological advancements. “The industry has seen huge changes over the last decade, with consumer demand moving more towards stop/start, hybrid, and even fully-electric vehicles much more quickly than expected,” Century Yuasa General Manager, Stu Stanners, said. “These new technologies mean that vehicles are also becoming progressively more complicated, especially when you factor in the additional electrical components required for modern safety features like radar cruise control, blind spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking and self-parking systems. “Paul has big shoes to fill with the retirement of his predecessor John Kilby this month however we know he will be fantastic in the role and will continue to drive Century Yuasa’s training program forward. “Century Yuasa is committed to expanding its resellers’ skills and businesses alongside the expanding industry through training and development. Paul’s experience along with his passion for the Automotive industry will allow us to continue to support and invest in our resellers.” Century Yuasa says its training program offers its partners access to a comprehensive online battery training program. It is regularly updated with the latest battery technology and training information to ensure workshops are powered with the most up-to-date information and skills when it comes to batteries. For more information on the program, contact your local Century Yuasa representative on 1300 362 287.
YAKIMA ANNOUNCES NEW GLOBAL STRUCTURE
The new organisational structure is designed to accelerate growth and increase collaboration
Yakima, a pioneering manufacturer of category leading cargo and gear management solutions, has announced that Ryan Martin, the current Chief Executive Officer of the Americas Region, will increase his responsibilities to also drive strategic direction and growth in Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and neighboring Pacific Islands) and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Ryan has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Americas Region since 2014 and during his tenure has overseen organisational transformation, top and bottom-line growth, portfolio category expansion and channel diversification in the outdoor, active lifestyle and automotive sectors. The move will allow for strong, distinct operating teams to work under a more direct leadership structure to help realise business efficiencies, while simultaneously increasing global collaboration based on market similarities and strong categorical expertise. Yakima says this new structure will also allow the business to leverage insights and history from the established markets to modernise the global consumer experience and ensure consistent brand representation as the expansion trajectory accelerates. “We are thrilled to roll out this transition as our long-term strategic plans continue to unfold,” Yakima Vice Chairman, Eugene Lin, said. “Ryan has a proven track record of effectively managing change and we are confident that he can further unite the teams and unlock additional opportunities.” “I am inspired by the opportunity to grow the Yakima brand in partnership with the strong teams already in place at the Lake Oswego and Brisbane offices,” Ryan said. “This new structure solidifies our commitment to maintaining our position as the innovation leader in the category by delivering solutions that meet the ever-shifting challenges of modern day, global consumers.” Ryan will continue to live and work out of the Lake Oswego office. All organisational changes are effective immediately. For more from Yakima, visit www.yakima.com.au
