New Head of Marketing for CD Group

As part of its on-going expansion the CD Group has appointed Nick Racklyeft to the position of Head of Marketing for all of its trading entities in Ireland.

Racklyeft brings extensive automotive aftermarket experience to CD having worked within different levels in the supply chain including Lesjofors, Gates and more recently at UK distributor FPS.

His experience covers sales, marketing, product management and distribution.

In his new role, he will be responsible for the running of all aspects of CD Group’s marketing activities including product management.

Terry Knox, director at CD, said: “We consider Nick’s wide experience of the automotive aftermarket a key ingredient to support the next phase of growth for the CD Group. He and his team will help enhance the value proposition we currently offer our loyal customers whilst providing a much improved communications platform for the group’s activities.”

Racklyeft said: “I am delighted to be joining the CD Group at this exciting stage of their expansion and have always been impressed with their organisation through my involvement with them at supplier level.”