The aftermarkets leading advocacy body will add even more experience from the worlds of auto tech and parts with the latest additions to its board.
The (AAAA) is excited to announce the appointment of two new directors to its Board.
Glareh Kayhoor, General Manager Aftermarket at HELLA Australia, and Dale Durden, General Manager – Sales & Branch Operations at CoolDrive Auto Parts have joined the board of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association
Glareh Kayhoor brings 23 years’ experience and specialises in quality systems, operations, and product management and now leads the Aftermarket division at HELLA Australia.
Dale Durden comes to the board with over 30 years of experience, having worked in sales, supply, and distribution throughout the automotive aftermarket and is General Manager – Sales & Branch Operations at CoolDrive Auto Parts.
The duo join the team of 11 on the board that now represents some of the biggest players in the aftermarket retail and services space.
CEO of the AAAA CEO Stuart Charity says their experience will help steer the strategic direction of the AAAA and the broader aftermarket industry.
“We are delighted to welcome Glareh and Dale to the AAAA Board. Both bring a wealth of knowledge and passion for the industry, and I am confident they will provide fresh insights and perspectives as we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of our sector,” Charity says.
Peter Rogers from Repco Authorised Service and Darren Robinson from HELLA both retired and current AAAA Board member Mike Carnemolla was re-elected for another three-year term the AAAA’s 44th Annual General Meeting in Sydney last week.
“We sincerely thank Peter and Darren for their significant contributions over the years. Their wisdom and strategic insight have been invaluable, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavours,” Charity says.
“I look forward to continuing our work with the Board to ensure the ongoing health and prosperity of our thriving aftermarket industry. Our priority remains delivering exceptional value to our members, helping them grow and succeed,” said Stuart Charity.
The board is currently chaired by Wayne Bryant, head of GPC Asia Pacific and includes names such as Adam Pay from mycar, Janelle Gonzales from Blue Toro and Steve Drummy from Bapcor.
The full list of AAAA Board Members and positions are available HERE