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Sam Lewis Promoted to General Manager

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Sam Lewis Promoted to General Manager: AriensCo, a global leader in outdoor power equipment, is delighted to announce the promotion of Sam Lewis to the position of General Manager of AriensCo UK (Ariens Company Ltd.). Lewis, who previously served as the UK Sales Manager, has now taken on an expanded leadership role within the organisation, effective 01.04.2024.

Sam Lewis brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record of success to his new role. During his tenure as the UK Sales Manager, Lewis played a pivotal role in driving sales growth, expanding market share, and building strong relationships with customers and partners across the region. His strategic acumen and dedication to excellence have been instrumental in positioning AriensCo as a market leader in the UK outdoor power equipment industry.

Sam Lewis Promoted to General Manager

Sam Lewis Promoted to General Manager

In his new capacity as General Manager, Lewis will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of AriensCo’s business in the UK, including sales, distribution, and customer service. He will continue to leverage his expertise to drive growth, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional value to customers.

“We are thrilled to announce Sam Lewis’s promotion to General Manager of AriensCo UK,” said Jochen Schneider, Executive Vice President EMEAA at AriensCo. “Sam has demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision, and dedication throughout his tenure with the company. His promotion is a testament to his exceptional contributions and the trust we have in his ability to lead AriensCo UK to new heights of success.”

“I am honoured and excited to take on the role of General Manager at AriensCo UK,” said Sam Lewis. “I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the company and our valued customers in this new capacity. I look forward to leading our talented team as we strive for excellence and drive continued growth in the UK market.”

Sam Lewis’s promotion to General Manager underscores AriensCo’s commitment to fostering talent and empowering its employees to succeed. With Lewis’s leadership, and the experienced UK team, AriensCo UK is well-positioned to build upon its success after a strategic shift in strengthening its UK business model.

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Paul Smyth named General Manager at Wembley

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Paul Smyth named General Manager at Wembley: Wembley Stadium connected by EE has promoted Paul Smyth to the role of Stadium General Manager.

Smyth moves up from his previous position as Head of Event Operations. He will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of events at the stadium, in addition to managing day-to-day operations.

Paul Smyth named General Manager at Wembley

Paul Smyth named General Manager at Wembley

Having been part of the Wembley team since the new stadium opened in 2007, Smyth has contributed to numerous enhancements in event delivery, maintaining Wembley’s status as one of the world’s premier multi-purpose venues.

Recent accomplishments include the collaborative effort with his teams to introduce two sensory rooms and British Sign Language (BSL) at every event. These initiatives have played a huge part in reinforcing Wembley’s commitment to leading on inclusivity.

Smyth’s promotion coincides with the departure of Stadium Director Liam Boylan, who, after nine successful years, is embarking on a new venture in the music industry next year.

Chris Bryant, the current Director of Tournaments & Events at the FA, will serve as the Interim Stadium Director while the search for Boylan’s successor is underway.

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BAGMA signs up a new General Manager

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BAGMA signs up a new General Manager: A well-known industry name will be taking the reins at the British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA), as they announce Nick Darking as their new General Manager.

Effective from 13th March 2023, Nick will be building on the legacy of departing Director Keith Christian, bringing with him more than 30 years of industry knowledge and experience to this lead role.

BAGMA signs up a new General Manager

BAGMA signs up a new General Manager

Nick joins BAGMA on the back of more than three decades in the land based engineering sector working with a cross section of customers and dealers in both the agricultural and ground care sectors.

The majority of Nick’s career has been with leading machinery supplier – Redexim – where he began in a hands-on role in the workshop, before a long and illustrious track record in a sales and support role. It is also here that Nick forged many strong and longstanding relationships with partners across the Redexim dealer network.

In addition to Redexim partners, Nick has also had the pleasure of working closely alongside the leading industry associations including BIGGA and the Grounds Management Association (GMA), and has sat on the AEA’s ‘Outdoor Power Equipment Council’ for the last 10 years.

Commenting on his appointment, Nick said: “I am delighted to be joining the BAGMA team, working with a fantastic group of industry professionals and using my knowledge to further the aims and objectives that BAGMA work so passionately to achieve.

“Having worked with a number of BAGMA members in my previous roles, I look forward to re-connecting and developing these relationships and taking the next step of my career in the industry which I love.”

Keith Christian said: “I am pleased to be handing over BAGMA to a person that has a similar industry background to myself and an understanding of the UK dealer network and their needs in today’s ever changing business world.”

Ruth Bailey (CEO AEA) commented: “This is a superb appointment for us and for the industry. We are absolutely thrilled that someone of Nick’s standing and experience will be taking the helm at BAGMA and carrying on with the dedicated and passionate path as set by Keith. I very much look forward to working with Nick in the years to come.”

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