For Immediate Issue BBPR01.15 12th February 2015
Quinney Takes Charge At Banner Batteries In a drive to expand its already established presence here in the UK, Banner Batteries – a globally recognised manufacturer of batteries and battery accessories - has appointed Lee Quinney as Country Manager.
A well-respected and highly experienced figure within the UK motor trade and automotive industry, Quinney will, with effect from February 28th, assume responsibility for spearheading the company’s ongoing strategic development across a diverse spectrum of market sectors.
Commenting on his new role, Lee Quinney said: “Banner Batteries is not only recognised for the quality and depth of its product offering, within the automotive
sector the company has a strong OE pedigree, supplying to the likes of Porsche, BMW, Aston Martin and Mercedes. It is against this backdrop that we intend to promote Banner Batteries as a complete solutions provider with a strategy to ensure the brand secures the true growth potential that we know exists here in the UK.”
Instrumental in helping drive the company’s development programme will be initiatives such as Banner’s recently introduced web-based VRM (Number plate) battery application guide, full details of which are set to be announced shortly. As Quinney adds: “The lookup tool is just one in a series of new resources that are set to come on stream and which will prove conducive in supporting Banner’s development programme during 2015 and beyond. What’s more, we have a dedicated and highlyexperienced team in place at Banner who are committed to ensuring that we deliver a first class service to what will become a rapidly expanding customer base.”
In order to promote the depth and diversity of Banner’s battery product range, the company is to further bolster both its sales and marketing effort with Quinney at the helm. “As well as focusing on broadening our customer base of motor factors, independent distributors and specialist parts outlets across the UK, we shall be fully engaged on increasing Banner Batteries visibility within the market sectors where it already has a presence through the use of powerful, thought provoking and strategically targeted marketing. In essence, it is about ensuring that we put in place the fundamental building blocks that will then serve to deliver the growth opportunities that exist for Banner Batteries both in the short and long-term.” -ENDS-
CAPTION: BBPR01.15 – jpg Lee Quinney - the man charged with driving forward Banner Batteries’ expansion programme here in the UK. NOTES TO THE EDITOR
Career Profile of Lee Quinney Joining Banner Batteries after eight years with GM brand, ACDelco where he held the position of Director, Lee brings to his new role over 30 years’ experience of the UK automotive and commercial vehicle parts aftermarket.
Having started his career with Dorridge Auto Spares, Lee has held a number of senior management positions with leading names such as Car Lighting Services, Valeo and Magneti Marelli UK Ltd. Lee is well versed with all aspects of the UK aftermarket and has a proven track record in the field of business and distributor development.
Banner Batteries As Austria’s only battery producer, Banner is recognised as international leader with a number of leading automotive manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, VW, Porsche and Mercedes. The company’s products have proven themselves in both the cold climates of northern Scandinavia and the heat of Africa.
As suppliers of a diverse range of batteries and battery accessories, Banner’s philosophy embodies technical perfection and optimum service. The company prides itself on providing high levels of product availability and quick delivery, whilst remaining environmentally aware. Continued high levels of investment combined with
innovative thinking guarantees top quality products that are proven in terms of operational reliability and long service life. PRESS CONTACT: Paul Watson Dragonfly Brand Communications Limited Tel: 0161 820 2536 Mobile: 07831 281443 Email: paul@dragonflybc.co.uk