Les Kershaw returns to SMP Europe

SMP Europe has appointed Les Kershaw, who has returned to the company after four years away, as sales director. His new role will involve directing the strategy of the UK and export, as well as building and strengthening customer relationships. Kershaw has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry in various sales roles, including a 12-year stint at SMP Europe as UK sales manager from 2007 to 2020. SMP Europe is the home of the Intermotor, Lemark and Lucas brands.

Kershaw comments: “I am delighted to return to SMP Europe as sales director. I look forward to renewing previous relationships and forging new ones in the UK, Europe and beyond!”

Ross Toomey, managing director at SMP Europe, says: “It’s great to have Les back on the sales team to lead from his many years of experience in the sector. He already knows our products and a lot of our customers, so is well versed in communicating our quality, value and engineering expertise to the market.”

Kershaw will join the team at the brand’s Centre of Engineering Excellence headquarters in Nottingham, UK, which designs and produces its engine management range of products.

This office is supported by its European distribution facility in Poland, which provides shipping for customers worldwide and is now able to offer a next-day service for faster parts delivery to meet increased demand.