Nissan aftermarket marketing specialist Nick Castle has been appointed parts and service manager at Mazda Motors UK. His role at Nissan is now being shared by Joanne Webster (aftersales communications) and Ian Hodson (parts marketing).

Castle, who recently completed a part time MBA (his third degree from Durham University) was project manager for last year's Row The Atlantic race and is a regular marathon runner, London to Brighton bike ride participant and a triathlete.