Paul Jarvis has been promoted to managing director of Glass's Information Services as the group restructures following last year's merger with European automotive information provider Eurotax.

He is replaced by Richard Brown, who becomes director of Glass's dealer and manufacturing division. Mr Brown has worked for Inchcape, Henlys and Pendragon.

Mr Jarvis said: “The new structure means it is essentially 'business as usual' for Glass's customers in the UK, but the merger with Eurotax will both consolidate and strengthen our position as the automotive industry's key provider of business-critical information and solutions.”

Glass's plans to develop new products and services that will enable dealers and carmakers to benefit from “huge sales opportunities”, added Mr Brown.

Mr Jarvis will report to holding company EurotaxGlass's chief operating officer James Cunningham.