Kumho Tyre appoints Karl Naylor as National Sales Manager

A year ago, KumhoTyre (UK) Ltd. (KTUK) announced the formation of a direct sales operation to complement the long-standing network of ECSTA Performance Centres it operates with Micheldever Tyre Services. Much has been achieved in the ensuing 12 months, and the company
has now appointed the highly-experienced Karl Naylor to the newly-formed role of National Sales Manager in order to oversee this aspect of its burgeoning business.

Reporting to Sales Director Kevin Peck, Naylor will lead the car tyre sales team in the further growth of business with Kumho's own network of independent retailers, while simultaneously developing new market channels for the brand.

Naylor, 44, brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, having held a variety of sales and marketing positions during nine years with Michelin before a similar period at the national wholesaler Grouptyre; his last four and half years of which were as Managing Director.

"The investment in somebody as well-known and experienced within the industry as Karl demonstrates the significance we attach to this new role, and confirms our determination to markedly increase sales across all channels. With the combination of a now even stronger team and ever-better portfolio of products, KTUK has every reason to be excited about the future," said Kevin Peck, Sales Director, Kumho.

"I am delighted to be joining Kumho at what is clearly a very exciting phase in the company's UK development. Having seen its rapid rise in brand position and market share, I am much looking forward to driving Kumho's growth into new channels and capitalising on its notable investment in product quality and OE homologations with the key car marques," said Karl Naylor.

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