Jonathan Walker has been appointed as MAHLE’s General Manager Aftermarket Western Europe, in addition to his current role as General Manager Aftermarket UK & Ireland. Walker takes over from Georges Mourad, who at the same time will adopt a global position of Director of Operations worldwide both within the Aftermarket Business Unit.
“I’m looking forward to advance and develop all business opportunities throughout Western Europe including synergies, best practice, customer and product developments in line with our strategic objectives to work at the height of MAHLE’s professional level of excellence,” commented Walker.
With over 25 years’ experience in the automotive industry, Walker has spent a large period of that time with MAHLE. He was recruited to the Group’s aftermarket operation as General Manager Aftermarket UK & Ireland in 2013, playing a key role in expanding MAHLE’s replacement parts business in the UK and Ireland into new product sectors, including thermal engine management, air conditioning and diagnostics.
Prior to that, he worked for seven years at MAHLE Filter Systems UK in Telford as head of design, quality and development and engineering for air induction systems and filtration.
“We would like to wish Jonathan good luck and every success in his new assignment. His contribution to MAHLE to date has been invaluable and we’re delighted that we’re able to further harness his level of experience and expertise for the benefit of the company and our aftermarket customers,” said Olaf Henning, Corporate Executive Vice President and General Manager Aftermarket MAHLE.
As one of the 30 largest automotive suppliers and one of the top 3 systems providers, MAHLE supplies products that are used in every second vehicle around the world. Almost all vehicle and engine manufacturers work with MAHLE when dealing with piston systems, cylinder components, valve trains, air management, and fluid management systems.
The MAHLE Aftermarket division transfers this knowledge to its partners in retail, repair shops, and engine reconditioners, as well as into the corresponding products.
