The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has announced that board member Wayne Bryant has been elevated to the position of chair.
Bryant, who holds the position of chief executive, Automotive Division GPC Asia Pacific, has served on the board since 2018. The AAAA directors unanimously voted for him as the new board chair at its most recent meeting.
“I’d like to congratulate Wayne on his election as AAAA board chair. Wayne has always been a passionate supporter of the AAAA and has been an active and valued member of our board for a number of years. He is widely respected across the industry and his expertise and industry knowledge is a huge asset to the Association,” AAAA chief executive Stuart Charity says.
Bryant says he is looking forward to working with the AAAA in his new role as chair and continuing to elevate growth and outcomes for the aftermarket industry.
“The AAAA is the voice for the Australian automotive aftermarket, and I’m honoured and humbled to have been elected as AAAA Chair. The AAAA has already achieved strong forward momentum and I look forward to supporting Stuart, his team, and the board to continue building on this and moving from strength to strength. We are here to support and serve our members and the industry at large,” Bryant says.
Departing board chair, Mark Pedder, has led it since 2020. He contributed greatly to the Association during his time in the role, accomplishing many achievements including skilfully leading the Board through the challenging impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Pedder has stepped down as chair but remains a AAAA board director.
“I’d like to thank Mark for his contribution and during the most turbulent time personally and professionally in living memory. His leadership and guidance were pivotal in the AAAA’s support to members during COVID and in growing the Association’s standing in the industry. I’m pleased that Mark has decided to remain on the board as a director,” Charity says.
Additional AAAA Office bearer positions are: Adam Pay, Managing Director of mycar who was elected Deputy Chairman; Janelle Gonzales, CEO of Blue Toro was re-appointed as Secretary; and Steve Drummy, Executive General Manager – Bapcor Trade was elected to the Treasurer position, replacing retiring treasurer Don Cormack.
“I’d like to congratulate Adam, Janelle and Steve on their appointments, and also thank Don Cormack for his outstanding work as Treasurer on the AAAA Board and contribution to the Association,” Charity says.
“The AAAA board plays an important role in setting the strategic direction of the Association, supporting the growth of our industry, and the realisation of membership value. Our current board is an excellent reflection of the nature of the aftermarket – incredibly diverse, packed with expertise and well placed to support the strength and prosperity of the industry moving forward,” Charity says.
The full list of AAAA board directors is available at https://www.aaaa.com.au/about-us/board-of-directors/
