UPG UK & Ireland has appointed Phillip Butcher as business development manager for South-East England. With nearly four decades of experience in the automotive aftermarket, including roles at Charlie Brown’s Autocentre, PartCo, Brown Brothers, FPS Distribution and Continental, Butcher brings extensive industry knowledge to the role. He praised UPG’s blend of innovation and traditional customer care, noting a strong alignment in values and goals. His responsibilities will include promoting the UPG brand, developing new business opportunities, and maintaining high service standards.
Butcher joins a workforce of over 80 professionals, backed by a network of distribution centres that enable UPG to offer exceptional service across the UK and Ireland, including same-day delivery in the North and Midlands.
Butcher commented: “I chose UPG for their forward-thinking views with a touch of old-school customer care. Combined with fantastic new ranges and opportunities, I couldn’t possibly turn the opportunity down.
“Between me and UPG, both our goals and expectations have aligned consistently. I’m looking forward to working with my new team and contributing to UPG’s reputation as the UK’s leading automotive aftermarket parts supplier.”
Butcher’s new role will include prioritising the promotion of the UPG brand, building fresh opportunities and continuing to deliver dependable service to all customers.
Managing director Martin Butterworth welcomed Butcher, highlighting his appointment as a strategic move to strengthen the team and support future growth: “With this appointment, UPG has bolstered its workforce and set the foundations for a brighter future. Phillip is a valuable addition to our team, and we look forward to building on our future success together.”
