Frank Nieuwenhuys has been appointed in a newly created position as Director of Sales for Gates branded automotive replacement products and services in the European market.

Gates say the appointment is a response to the evolution of an increasingly complex and challenging international environment. This has seen Gates re-aligned the Automotive Aftermarket organisational structure for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa).

Nieuwenhuys began his career at Gates with the Aftermarket team in 2005. He brings in his new role a wealth of experience and knowledge of the market after having served in a variety of strategic key positions inside the company such as Business Development Director, International Group Account Executive, and the most recent being Director of Sales for Northern and Eastern Europe.