MotorK Plc (AMS: MTRK) (“MotorK” or “the Company”), a leading SaaS provider for the automotive retail industry in the EMEA region, today announced the appointment of two key senior leaders, further accelerating on the company’s growth strategy. Etienne Jacquet has been appointed Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, following MotorK’s IPO in November 2021, and John Grieve joins as Country Manager for Germany.
Mr. Jacquet brings more than 15 years of international leadership experience across leading investment banks, advisory firms, and technology groups. Based in Paris, he will focus on identifying and executing on strategic M&A, joint ventures and other investment opportunities for the Company.
Mr. Jacquet will also oversee MotorK’s investor relations function and help strengthen relationships with the investor community. Mr. Grieve is an experienced sales leader with a successful track record in high-value SaaS in sales, marketing, CRM and digital retail, with a strong focus on the automotive sector. At MotorK, he is responsible for leading strategy, positioning and business development in Germany and the DACH region.
Marco Marlia, Co-founder and CEO of MotorK, said: “We are delighted to welcome Etienne and John to the MotorK family. Both appointments reflect our sustained focus on accelerating MotorK’s growth following our IPO last year. Etienne will play the important role of building on our proven track record of successful M&A and deliver on our inorganic growth strategy.
He will also be key in supporting us in further strengthening our relationships with key stakeholders within the investor community. Given his deep experience in corporate finance and cross-border transactions, as well as a high-quality network across Europe, we have every confidence Etienne is the ideal candidate for this role.”
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Mr. Marlia continued: “John is a highly respected sales leader who will continue deepening our presence and market share in Germany, a critical market for MotorK and our future growth. We are focused on rolling-out our offering to key clients in the German market and could not be more excited about the future opportunities under John’s leadership.”
Mr. Jacquet said: “I am honoured to join MotorK at such an exciting time in the Company’s evolution. As automotive retail continues its digitalization, the market is ripe for disruption. We want MotorK to play a key role in consolidating the European automotive retail market, further increasing our market share and bolstering our product offering. I look forward to working with my new colleagues and applying my expertise.”
Mr. Grieve added: “Germany is one of the world’s major hubs for the automotive industry, so naturally, the market presents tremendous opportunities for MotorK. As digital retail plays an increasingly important role in automotive, I am confident MotorK has a bright future in Germany and I look forward to supporting the Company with its growth efforts in the country and the broader DACH region.”
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