ATS Euromaster has promoted Gary Butterworth to the role of central operations manager, effective immediately.

Gary Butterworth, central operations manager at ATS Euromaster

Butterworth, who will be field-based, steps up after eight years as area operations manager for the tyre and maintenance provider, where he led up to 28 service centres across southern England.

In his new role, he will be the central point of contact between the company’s regional managers and head office functions, where he will be responsible for simplifying operational processes and ensuring effective working practices and relationships.

Butterworth, who will report to the operations director, said: “With a team dedicated to excellence, we will deliver enhanced communication flow, simplify processes and optimise efficiencies. I am wholeheartedly committed to propelling ATS Euromaster to new heights, ensuring that our vehicle maintenance business surpasses all expectations.”

Alongside his background at ATS Euromaster, Butterworth brings extensive retail and managerial experience to the role, having previously worked for Sky Retail as a divisional manager and for Dixons Carphone Warehouse as a senior retail manager.

“We’re really excited to see Gary step up to this role,” said Mark Holland, operations director, ATS Euromaster. “Gary is an excellent communicator and has a proven track record in facilitating efficiency changes in an often-complex operational field. We’re looking forward to the positive contribution he can make to the business in this more senior role.”