UPG UK & Ireland appoints Phillip Butcher as Business Development Manager

UPG UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Phillip Butcher as its new Business Development Manager for the South-East England region.

With nearly 40 years in the automotive aftermarket, Butcher’s wealth of expertise will be instrumental to UPG’s future initiatives, having previously worked in roles at Charlie Brown’s Autocentre, PartCo, Brown Brothers, FPS Distribution and Continental.

Butcher commented: “I chose UPG for their forward-thinking views with a touch of old-school customer care. Combined with fantastic new ranges and opportunities, I couldn’t possibly turn the opportunity down”

He added “Between me and UPG, both our goals and expectations have aligned consistently. I’m looking forward to working with my new team and contributing to UPG’s reputation as the UK’s leading automotive aftermarket parts supplier”

Butcher’s new role will include prioritising the promotion of the UPG brand, building fresh opportunities and continuing to deliver dependable service to all customers.

Martin Butterworth, Managing Director of UPG UK & Ireland, commented: “We’re delighted to have Phillip on board as our new Business Development Manager. With this appointment, UPG has bolstered its workforce and set the foundations for a brighter future. Phillip is a valuable addition to our team, and we look forward to building on our future success together.”