NTDA names Autogem’s Managing Director as new Vice Chairman

NTDAThe Executive Council of the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) held its 87th Annual General Meeting on May 11 where they elected Autogem Managing Director Prashant Chopra as Vice Chairman of the Association.NTDA, founded in 1930, is a strongly proactive trade association representing and promoting the interests of the tyre wholesale, distribution and retail sectors of the automotive aftermarket industry.

Commenting on the appointment NTDA Chief Executive Stefan Hay said: “This is an extremely welcome appointment. Prashant is a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly professional individual and I have had the pleasure of working alongside him, both in his capacity as South East Regional Chairman of the NTDA and when he has delivered TPMS seminars to our members across the UK. He is a genuine and committed supporter of the NTDA and it is great to now have him on the team of Executive Officers.”

Autogem was established in the 1950s and is now one of the leading suppliers in automotive chemicals, fasteners, hand tools, exhaust fittings, and tyre and workshop consumables. Since joining the NTDA as a supplier company in November 2009, it has been an extremely active member.

By appointing a Vice Chairman from the wider membership of the Association, the NTDA is demonstrating that it represents a growing ‘broad church’ of companies ranging from tyre manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers to a now extensive array of supplier and aftermarket companies that benefit greatly from the networking opportunities the Association offers.

Prashant will be working on a year’s handover alongside the current National Chairman, Roger Griggs and the current team of Executive Officers who have been fundamental in revitalising the NTDA over the past three years.

In response to his appointment, Prashant Chopra said: “I’m honoured to have the opportunity to work even closer with our rebooted, refreshed and highly upgraded association. I can’t say it will be easy to fill Roger Griggs’s boots, but with the guidance and support of the Executive Officers and the Chief Executive’s team at the NTDA, I’m sure we will be able to maintain this positive trajectory and the considerable momentum already developed.”