Kymco UK appoints new Senior Area Manager for the North, Scotland and NI
Mobility scooter manufacturer Kymco UK has announced the appointment of Damian Butterworth, Senior Area Manager to cover Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
In his new role, Damian will be covering all products from the Kymco range, including motorcycles and scooters, ATVs and mobility scooters and powerchair products.
Ideally placed to cover the important northern region for Kymco UK, due to being based in Leeds, Butterworth brings extensive experience, due to previously held roles in the ATV and Marine sector for manufacturers such as Honda UK.
Damian Butterworth commented: “I aim to bring a wealth of experience that will support and guide the KYMCO dealer network and ensure a quality support programme is in place for our growth plans for the future across all our business sectors.”
Damian began his career in the automotive industry over 35 years ago, starting out as an apprentice mechanic and rising through dealership ranks to management level which included training and business development roles.
Neil Keeble, National Sales and Marketing Manager, added: “I am excited to have Damian join the Kymco UK sales team, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience – and is a further example of our continued drive to fully establish ourselves in the UK ATV and two-wheel marketplace to emulate our brand position in the mobility sector where we are a renowned market leader.
“Having worked alongside Damian for many years, I am confident his appointment will be a huge benefit to not just our dealer network, but to Kymco UK also as we continue our long-term growth plans.”
Damian Butterworth, can be contacted directly via email on dbutterworth@kymcouk.co.uk or via telephone on 07803 000017.
Now in its 60th year, Kymco, an abbreviation of Kwang Yang Motor Company, was founded in Taiwan originally as an overseas producer of Honda motorcycles for thirty years. In 1992, Kymco began producing its own models under its own brand, by 2003 had acquired back Honda’s business interest and today markets its brand globally with motorcycles, ATVs and mobility scooters.
In the May 2024 issue of THIIS Magazine, Mark Hermolle, Managing Director of Kymco UK discusses his history with the business and the firm’s collaborative approach to designing mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs.
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