Russell to supercharge Banner business in UK

2 April 2025  

Andrew Russell has been appointed business development manager of European battery giant Banner, with the task of boosting the firm’s presence in the automotive aftermarket across the north of England and Scotland.

Banner said Russell, who has more than 23 years’ experience of the UK aftermarket and is a former business development manager with Ring Automotive, has a reputation for developing strong customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

Russell, who reports directly to country manager, Lee Quinney, is responsible for targeting Banner’s growing customer base of motor factors, garages, independent distributors and other specialist automotive parts outlets.

Quinney said: “The whole team at Banner is delighted to welcome Andrew into the fold. He has a proven track record in the automotive aftermarket and we are confident this will prove instrumental in strengthening Banner’s position across Scotland and the north, both of which are important strategic territories.”