Trio of appointments to lead growth

Stephen Thomas, Greg Smith and Vince Minchella have moved into new roles which will boost Avon Group’s growth trajectory at a time when the organisation is expanding its global reach and aiming to break through the £100- million sales barrier.

At the top of the business, Stephen Thomas has been promoted to Joint Managing Director from the post as Sales and Purchasing Director.  He will take the helm alongside Group Director Mark Rushin to share more of the day-to-day responsibilities to play a pivotal role in Avon Group’s progress.

Following Thomas’s elevation, Greg Smith has taken over as Avon Group Sales Director, bringing to the role huge experience from across a wide industrial background and a track record in developing successful teams that deliver growth.

Vince Minchella has been promoted from Commercial Manager to the position of Managing Director of Avon Engineered Rubber, one of Avon Group’s nine complementary companies.

Exciting times for Avon Group

Mark Rushin commented: “These are exciting and challenging times for Avon Group and the wealth of experience Stephen, Greg and Vince share mean we can all be optimistic about the future.

“We are all really ambitious and passionate about what we do and with our exceptionally talented people in vital positions we are now firmly on course to rise to every challenge and fulfil Avon Group’s vast potential.”