Motor Distributors Limited, has announced the appointment of Mr. Tom O’Connor to the position of Dealer Development Specialist for Mercedes-Benz.

In his new role, Tom will have responsibility for dealer development matters, for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

A well-known and experienced figure in the Irish motor industry, Tom was for many years, a member of Motor Distributors staff, where he held the position of Sales Manager for Volkswagen Cars.

Welcoming him back to the company, Mercedes-Benz chief executive Stephen Byrne said that Mr. O¹Connor returns to Motor Distributors in what is a challenging new role in which he will be able to draw upon his very considerable experience in the motor industry and develop the Mercedes-Benz dealer network.