Honda appoints new Managing Director

Honda has announced that David Hodgetts has been appointed Managing Director of Honda UK.

Hodgett will be responsible for the company’s UK sales operations for cars, motorcycles and power products. He will take up his new role as Managing Director from April 1, 2010.

Hodgetts moves to Honda (UK) from the company’s Swindon car plant where he has 20 years experience with Honda culminating in his current role as Director of Planning and Administration.

Talking about his appointment, Hodgetts said: “Honda (UK) has an excellent reputation and this new role provides an exciting challenge for me personally to move across and head up the sales side of the business. I will be aiming to ensure that Honda continues to be the best we can possibly be, viewing every day as a chance to improve and positively challenging how we can provide even better customer satisfaction.”

Ken Keir, former Managing Director and Senior Vice President of Honda Motor Europe has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Honda Motor Europe where he will be responsible for business performance in 27 European markets for cars, motorcycles and power products.

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Glenn Nutsey

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23/02/2010