MAHLE Aftermarket Ltd, a subsidiary of the German automotive filtration and engine components manufacturer has appointed Jonathan Walker as its new Managing Director.

Jonathan comes to the MAHLE aftermarket operation from MAHLE Filter Systems UK in Telford, where he had been head of design/quality/development engineering for air induction systems and filtration for the past seven years. He has over 20 years experience in the automotive industry.

Jonathan will be based at the aftermarket subsidiary’s head office and distribution centre in Bilston, near Wolverhampton. He will play 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.