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With 24 years of account management
expertise, Phil Woodward, a seasoned professional in IBDs, national accounts and distribution, returns to the cycling industry after a brief post-pandemic hiatus. Woodward has said that he is excited
Max Otter. Rob Stobart, Phil Woodward (left to right)
Max Otter, Rob Stobart and Phil Woodward, EBCO
EBCO has announced the appointment of three sales professionals to its team. These strategic appointments
underscore EBCO’s commitment to enhancing its sales capabilities, expanding market reach, and delivering improved customer service. Joining EBCO as account manager for the South East area, Max Otter is a passionate cyclist known for his skills in online and in-store sales, mechanical knowledge and customer care. At EBCO, Otter will be instrumental in expanding the dealer base, creating tailored sales strategies. His technical expertise and retail
experience will be valuable assets to both the organisation and its retail partners. Rob Stobart, a cycling enthusiast with 19 years of sales expertise, now serves as EBCO’s sales manager for the South West. Having excelled in international BMX and downhill mountain biking, he transitioned his passion into a successful career within the cycle industry. With hands-on workshop expertise, Bosch diagnostic training and a proven track record in organising demo events, Stobart adds a unique blend of technical proficiency and managerial skills to his role.
www.bikebiz.com Ben Davies, TruTune
Carbon Air Ltd, manufacturer of TruTune suspension tuning technology has appointed Ben Davies as international sales manager. Davies’ responsibilities encompass
Charlie Solomon, Chicken CycleKit
Charlie Solomon has been appointed by Chicken CycleKit to lead on custom apparel at the Leighton Buzzard-based distributor.
Solomon will be taking on all things
custom apparel at the business, with a focus on promoting the Made in Italy Alé range. A keen road cyclist himself, Solomon
is eager to talk to any dealers that are interested in promoting their business via this brand. He has extensive experience in the
custom clothing sector, and has been tasked with providing “a first class experience” for shops, clubs and teams
growing the brand’s network of MTB specialists/suspension suppliers, running demo events and sales strategy. John Coakley from Carbon Air Ltd said: “Ben has an authentic passion for mountain biking and for our technology, having ridden with prototypes and development parts from the very outset. “He understands riders and their needs and he has the energy and desire to get out there and spread the word about the benefits of TruTune in terms that people understand. He is already a great addition to our family.” Davies has a wealth of experience in sales, management and business development in the motorcycle industry, but also in guiding, instruction and as a suspension technician.
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to bring his passion for cycling and proven success to EBCO, contributing to its journey with a focus on building relationships and leveraging his extensive network.
looking for high quality custom clothing. As part of this, Solomon will work alongside Chicken CycleKit’s in-house designer Lauren Goode.
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