Kymco partner Datatool in security tie-up

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Mark Hermolle, left, and Neil Keeble New recruit and Datatool security deal for Kymco

Kymco is continuing to push ahead with its new UK set- up, with a new national sales manager role for the firm’s Neil Keeble, and a wide-ranging security deal with Datatool.

Keeble had already been working as the central area sales manager for bikes, mobility and ATVs, but it was announced on 1 December that he’s moving up to the national sales manager role across all products. This internal restructure means there are now two new area sales managers being recruited.

The staff announcement came alongside a new Datatool security deal for Kymco, with the new strategic partnership aiming to bring enhanced protection for its customers. The Datatool Stealth tracker unit boasts a 96% recovery rate and was available as an OE dealer fit on all its bikes from December 2022.

Mark Hermolle, Kymco UK’s MD, said, “Protection and security of our customers’ coveted products has never been more important, and Kymco endeavours to continue to add value to its offerings. We are delighted to partner with Datatool, whom we feel will provide us with the added security and protection our customers need. We feel this strategic partnership further enhances our product and will differentiate us as a leading provider in the marketplace.”

Datatool sales operations manager Dan Balsamini added:, “We are incredibly proud to partner with Kymco to protect their customers from vehicle theft. Not only will customers benefit from the wide range of features by fitting our tracking device, they will also have peace of mind knowing that their vehicle is protected 24/7, all year round, by our dedicated monitoring team.”

Strength in numbers

AN UNUSUAL MOVE FOR GERMAN LUBRICANT MAKERS LIQUI MOLY, which has announced a new managing director – while also keeping the old one in place! Its current commercial director, Dr Uli Weller, will become the second managing director of the group of companies at the start of 2023, alongside current MD Günter Hiermaier.

“My responsibility is to lead our company into a secure future. For me, a second managing director means perfect strategic support,” says Hiermaier. “Dr Weller is one of the people who shaped Liqui Moly. For more than a decade, he has made a reliable contribution to our success. He has internalised our values, helped shape our strategies as commercial director and knows the company like nobody else.”

“I’m looking forward to helping shape the future of Liqui Moly from the top,” said Weller. “As long as I’ve been working for the company, I’ve been well aware of the fact that success is ultimately always a team effort. And we have an extraordinary team and I would like to be part of leading it.”

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