NGK Spark Plugs has announced the appointment of Mark Hallam as its new Marketing Manager.

Mark Hallam joins the original equipment spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK sensors supplier after three-and-a-half years at Terinex Ltd, a catering consumables manufacturer, where he held a similar role. The new appointment marks his return to the automotive industry as he has previously worked for companies such as Fiat, General Motors, Chevrolet and Daimler-Chrysler.

Mark commented, “I am really pleased to be back in the automotive parts business. NGK is an incredible brand with fantastic products. It is a brand that I knew well from my previous roles in the automotive industry and is one that enjoys a great reputation for the quality of its parts and its professionalism and I can’t wait to work with the team and get to know our customers.”

Marko Wowczyna, Automotive Director, NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd, said, “I am delighted to welcome Mark to the company. This year is our 40th anniversary and the coming months will see some exciting initiatives that Mark will help us to develop.”

Mark has a wealth of experience of the automotive parts industry, having worked in the sector since first joining GH Creative in Luton to work on the Vauxhall Trade Club Programme. He subsequently joined Daimler-Chrysler as Marketing Executive – Aftersales working for the Chrysler and Jeep brands before taking on the roles of Aftersales Marketing Manager for Chevrolet and then Accessories Marketing Manager for General Motors. His last automotive position was with Fiat as  Aftersales Commercial Product Manager.

Mark is married with two children and outside of work is a keen Rugby Union follower.