Yokohama HPT appoints new MD, FD as Seward, Melsom take advisory roles

Brian Philpott steps into the role of Yokohama HPT financial director

Yokohama HPT, the manufacturer’s UK operation, has made changes in two key senior roles. Nick Greenfield has been named the new managing director, taking over from David Seward, who has moved into a new role as commercial adviser. Brian Philpott has taken over as financial director, with Trevor Melsom taking on the position of financial adviser. Both appointees bring with them a wealth of experience gained within the company and the wider industry.

Greenfield has been with the business for 29 years, most recently in the role of UK sales manager. Meanwhile Philpott, a CIMA qualified accountant, has worked for Yokohama for the past six years and was previously head of finance.

David Seward and Trevor Melsom had between them amassed more than 50 years of combined service as directors of the company.

Commenting on the appointments, new managing director Nick Greenfield said: “The entire motor industry is going through one of its most exciting and transformational periods of change and the Yokohama brand is now more recognisable than ever, so I’m delighted to be taking up the reigns at such an important time. I would like to pay thanks to both David and Trevor for their long and loyal service helping to make Yokohama into one of the most successful and recognisable premium tyres within the UK market, and I look forward, along with Brian and the rest of the management team, to continue this amazing journey for the Yokohama brand.”