New role for SMTA President

Aston Barclay has appointed Eddie Thomson to the newly created role of chief operating officer.

His previous roles include national operations director for SMA, sales and operations director for BCA, and most recently head of business development for Adesa.   Thomson will oversee all of Aston Barclay’s auction operations as well as strategic projects.   Greg MacLeod, executive chairman at Aston Barclay said: “We have recently extended our operating hours to provide greater flexibility for customers, and Eddie’s appointment as COO further demonstrates our commitment to providing excellent customer service.  “Eddie’s expertise and leadership will continue to enhance our overall service quality, ensuring that our customers benefit from optimised auction processes and even quicker turnaround times. We are delighted to welcome Eddie to the team.”

Thomson said: “I am thrilled to be joining Aston Barclay. Those who know me within the remarketing industry will tell you that I am passionate about implementing operational excellence to provide a first-class customer  service.  “I look forward to working with our customers to maximise the conversion of their vehicles, as well as reducing the number of days it takes to sell them.”

Article courtesy www.motortrader.com Aston Barclay bolsters management team with COO appointment (motortrader.com)

The SMTA wishes our President all the best in his new position.