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such as ABUS, Lizard Skins, Stans and Styrkr, alongside the established DMR, Lezyne and Kinesis UK line-up,” says Burns.
“I’m looking forward to visiting IBDs in a fantastic area, during a challenging time for the industry, and work with them to grow with market leading products and focus on an exciting future.”
Sarah Hooper, Chicken CycleKit
Chicken CycleKit has announced the appointment of Sarah Hooper who joins the distributor’s internal sales team. Hooper takes with her a vast wealth
of knowledge from her experience of working in bike shops, including at the likes of Flamme Rouge and Phil Corley. In addition to this, Hooper has also
worked as the Tifosi Spirit Cycling Team manager, spending a substantial amount of time around high-level amateur racing. Gary Turner, Chicken CycleKit sales director, said: “It is very important to
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us that our customers have technically knowledgeable sales staff to speak to, and we’re really excited to bring someone of Sarah’s knowledge and experience into the sales team. Sarah’s experience will no doubt be of great benefit to our customers.”
Jordan Frampton and Scott Morton, Whyte Bikes
Whyte Bikes has unveiled a raft of new appointments and internal promotions. This investment in its team includes
two new joiners who will bolster its UK territory accounts team in July, together with internal promotions and role creations. Jordan Frampton joined Whyte as UK sales director from the start of July. Frampton has 12 years of extensive experience in the cycling industry with a proven track record of driving growth and fostering strong relationships. Latterly at Cannondale, he takes a
keen understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by independent
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and specialist retailers which will enhance IBD engagement and initiatives still further. Scott Morton also joined Whyte as
Midlands territory account manager from Orbea.
With 15 years of bike industry
experience – ranging from retail, account management, guiding, and territory sales – Morton will play an essential frontline role for the brand as it builds stronger bonds with dealers. In addition, Ross Patterson moves
into the newly-created role of international sales director, Michelle Lee has taken up the position of business development director, and Rob Webb has been promoted to be Whyte’s new training and events manager.
These appointments and promotions are set to reaffirm Whyte’s commitment to the IBD channel and its network of specialist dealers around the country, both now and in years to come
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