TOOLS , PLANT & EQUIPMENT
KUBOTA ( UK ) ANNOUNCE TWO STRATEGIC
APPOINTMENTS
ACROSS AGRICULTURE AND GROUNDCARE
John Davis ( above ) is named agricultural and groundcare dealer manager for the south , and Matt Wilson ( right ) is appointed as groundcare product and key account manager
Kubota ( UK ) are delighted to announce two strategic appointments - bolstering knowledge and strength both internally and across the dealer network . John Davis has taken up the position of agricultural and groundcare dealer manager for the south and south west of England , while Matt Wilson joins the marketing team as groundcare product and key account manager for the UK and Ireland .
Passionate about farming and machinery , John has worked in the industry since leaving school , where he enrolled in an apprenticeship scheme with former dealer Tincknells , some 30 years ago . He joins Kubota following eight years with a specialist manufacturer and brings with him considerable experience gained during his most recent role working with selfpropelled crop spraying equipment .
“ I ’ m looking forward to being challenged with continual dealer development and brand-building , to introduce Kubota to a much wider audience in the agricultural and groundcare sectors ,” said John . “ Kubota is a company that is growing and we ’ re seeing increased interest from the industry for Kubota tractors , loaders , telehandlers and groundcare machinery . It ’ s a great time to be involved with such a wellrespected , global manufacturer .”
Meanwhile , Matt Wilson joins the Kubota ( UK ) marketing team with more than 20 years of industry knowledge having gained dealership , distribution and manufacturing experience with a variety of businesses involved in the amenity , golf and turf sectors . Matt ’ s desire for market and product information will be instrumental in his role to further develop the groundcare portfolio , together with working alongside Kubota ’ s European groundcare product management team .
Matt explains , “ I have always wanted to work for a top-tier manufacturer , and joining Kubota is certainly a highlight of my career to-date . Ethically , Kubota ’ s core disciplines , family values and its honourable nature are values that are close to my heart .”
“ There is strong demand for Kubota ’ s groundcare products , in particular the products from the recent acquisition of Gianni Ferrari .” He adds , “ Who wouldn ’ t want to work for such a well-respected brand , with equipment that sets the industry standard for build quality and reliability ?!”
Commenting on the recent appointments , Kubota ’ s agricultural and groundcare sales manager Tim Yates said : “ John ’ s knowledge provides us with a great opportunity to continue supporting dealers and build on the growth already achieved in the agricultural and groundcare markets . It ’ s great to have both him and Matt on the team ; whose in-depth industry knowledge gives us a strong foundation on which to continue supporting the groundcare sector with marketleading products .”
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