Maccess, the UK accessories and parts distributor, has appointed David Sussex as its new sales and marketing director.

Sussex, previously sales director of Saxon, has more than 20 years experience in the automotive industry, having had managerial roles at Wynn’s, Valeo, Hawker Batteries and Fram.

In his new role at Maccess, he is responsible for the company’s marketing strategy and the marketing team as well as the sales operation that includes the call centres and regional and national account sales.

Maccess stocks more than 18,500 automotive products throughout 15 branches in the UK.