Richard Anderson has joined Cartwright as the company’s new Sales Director.
It is a key appointment for Cartwright and an important career move for Richard who spent nearly all his career with his last employer, a competitor in the sector.
He joins Cartwright at an exciting time in the company’s development and brings a wealth of experience to the role after 32 years in the industry in trailer and truck sales.
Commenting on his reason for joining Cartwright he explained, “I was attracted not only by the history of Cartwright and its reputation but its recent development and the fact that I will be part of a new chapter in the company. Cartwright has an excellent product range.
“I was also attracted by the people here,” he said. “They are one of the major industry players in OEM supply.”
In his new role Richard will have overall responsibility for existing and new sales and also marketing. Furthermore he will head an experienced team of technical sales managers.
Mark Cartwright Group Managing Director of Cartwright added: “We are delighted that Richard has decided to join us, adding valuable experience to our senior management team. We are confident he will make a vital contribution in terms of leadership of our sales function.
“The fact he is joining us after such a long career with another major trailer manufacturer shows he has confidence in the future of Cartwright and confirmation that he feels this is the right step for him in terms of his career development.”
Born in Beverley, Yorkshire Richard has two sons and enjoys sport, particularly golf, in his spare time.