Michelin has appointed Jonathan Layton as national sales manager, UK and Republic of Ireland, for its Services & Solutions business line.

Jonathan Layton has been appointed as Michelin’s new national sales manager for Services & Solutions

Layton was previously national sales manager fleet, UK and ROI with responsibility for Michelin’s largest car fleet customers, and his move to the new CV role will see Pierre-Louis Dubourdeau lead Michelin’s car fleet team in his capacity as sales director B2C.

Meanwhile Layton will lead the company’s commercial fleet sales operation, heading a team of key account managers to oversee the standard of service across Michelin’s largest truck and van fleet customers.

He bring almost two decades of experience at the company, including a successful spell as regional sales manager for the truck tyre division and the national sales manager position, and will report to Andrew French, director of Services & Solutions.

“I’m delighted to be given this new opportunity within Michelin,” said Layton. “I recently completed 19 years with the company and I’m as passionate about the brand as ever. I have worked all over the business, but this role is a really exciting one for me. I plan to be out there with my team as much as possible, keeping our loyal customers happy and winning new business.

“We are really looking to grow Michelin’s Services & Solutions portfolio to meet our customers’ needs over the coming years; the potential is huge.”