RPM Automotive Group appoints Guy Nicholls as CEO

RPM Automotive Group Limited (ASX: $RPM) has appointed Guy Nicholls as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective from today. Guy, an industry veteran with over 30 years of global automotive expertise, joined the RPM Board in August 2022 and has extensive leadership experience at automotive companies including Ryco Group, Genuine Parts Company, and REDARC Electronics.

Executive Commentary on Appointment of Guy Nicholls as CEO

Guy Nicholls, an industry veteran with over 30 years of global automotive expertise, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of RPM Automotive Group. His extensive leadership experience at automotive companies including Ryco Group, Genuine Parts Company, and REDARC Electronics, along with his six years on the Board of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, positions him well to lead RPM into its next phase of growth. I am excited to take on this new role and contribute to the future success of the RPM Group.

Summary of RPM Automotive Group's Appointment of Guy Nicholls as CEO

RPM Automotive Group has appointed Guy Nicholls as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing with him over 30 years of global automotive expertise. This strategic move sees current CEO and RPM co-founder, Clive Finkelstein, transitioning into a purely strategic role as Chief Commercial Officer. The Board expressed gratitude for Finkelstein's leadership and looks forward to his continued involvement. The appointment of Guy Nicholls, with his extensive knowledge of mergers and acquisitions and integrations of business units, is expected to guide RPM through its next phase of growth. The company aims to leverage Nicholls' experience to further solidify its position as a leading player in the Australian automotive aftermarket sector.