LKQ Leisure & Marine has appointed Andy Taylor to the position of sales director as part of the company’s new leadership structure. Bob Wiffen, business director will retire at the end of 2025.
Andy’s appointment comes as the group establishes a new division for its specialist businesses, bringing together LKQ Leisure & Marine, LKQ Digraph and LKQ Bodyshop under one structure.
In the new structure, Andy will report to Chris O’Rourke, who takes on the newly created role as managing director of specialist channels.
Chris has served as managing director of LKQ Bodyshop since 2023, and prior to that spent three years as commercial director for LKQ Euro Car Parts.
Next chapter
Andy joins the Leisure & Marine business from LKQ Euro Car Parts, where he has held the position of regional manager for eight years.
“I’m proud to be joining LKQ Leisure & Marine as it enters the next chapter in its journey,” said Andy.
“This is a business built on decades of experience, long-standing customer relationships and the backing of LKQ.
“We have a unique opportunity within the sector to combine our colleagues’ specialist Leisure & Marine expertise with the scale, capability and logistics of the wider LKQ UK & Ireland group, to ensure our trade and end-user customers continue to receive the products, advice and support they need to succeed.”
New leadership structure
Chris added: “There is incredible knowledge and passion within our Leisure & Marine business, and with a new leadership structure in place I’m confident we can harness that to help both colleagues and customers achieve their full potential.
“My role is to work with Andy – and the sales directors within our other specialist businesses – to provide clear leadership and direction, creating the right culture for teams to thrive, and consistently delivering for our valued customers.”
The LKQ Leisure & Marine portfolio includes LKQ Nova Leisure, LKQ Arleigh, LKQ Aquafax, ASAP Supplies, and Midland Chandlers.
