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Innovative electric motorcycle company Zapp EV recruits former Mclaren automotive european Sales Manager as head of Europe

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  • Simon Noone joins #zappev from #mclarenautomotive, where he was Regional Sales Manager for the #middleeast, #africa and #latinamerica (MEAFLA) before becoming Regional Sales Manager for Western Europe
  • Simon joined #mclarenautomotive in 2016 as Global Business and Network Development Manager and was responsible for the growth of McLaren's global retail network from 62 to 86 retail stores
  • As Regional Sales Manager Simon grew sales for McLaren by 61% in MEAFLA markets and 19% in Western Europe
  • Simon played an integral role in the launch of a number of McLaren's Ultimate and Limited Series models, including Senna, Elva and Speedtail
  • Simon's primary focus at #zappev is to appoint key retail partners in #europe as it expands its sales network across the region
  • Zapp EV's debut product, the i300, is the world's first electric performance city #bike that combines motorcycle-type specification and performance in a step-through form factor

London 11 October 2022 – Zapp EV has appointed former #mclarenautomotive Regional Sales Manager for MEAFLA and Western #europe regions, #simonnoone, as Head of #europe.

Simon's primary focus in the role is to appoint key European retail partners and implement the very best customer experience as #zappev expands globally following the launch of its debut product, the i300 electric performance city #bike, and prepares for the launch of further products.

Simon has a strong track record of developing #automotive industry retailer networks. In 2011 he joined Renault Ireland as Head of Network Development and Head of Business Development, becoming Business and Network Development Manager for Audi Ireland in 2013.

Simon joined #mclarenautomotive in 2016 as Global Business and Network Development Manager and was responsible for growing the global retail network from 62 to 86 retail stores across 14 

Market areas between 2016 and 2018: China, Australia, Brazil, USA, UK, France, Spain, Hong Kong, Singapore, Peru, Germany, South Korea, Mexico and Beirut.

As Regional Sales Manager for the MEAFLA markets, Simon grew sales for McLaren by 61% between 2018 and 2020 and from 19% as Regional Sales Manager for Western #europe between 2020 and 2022. Simon played a key role in launching multiple models in McLaren's Ultimate and Limited Series, including the Senna, Elva, Speedtail, 765 and 600LT.

Zapp EV Head of #europe, #simonnoone, said: "I am joining #zappev at an exciting time. Right now, we have an intense focus on launching the European sales programme. My key objective in the first 12 months is to appoint some key, notable retail partners in #europe. We have already signed a Letter of Intent with one European retail partner, and we have signed retail partners in Asia and North America. I am determined to deliver the best experience possible for #zappev customers, I learned the value of that at McLaren, which has a pure focus on its customer experience and customer engagement. As Zapp EV's first Head of #europe, I will be building a team around myself and #zappev, focusing on implementing the best multi-channel sales programme and customer experience."

Zapp EV Chief Commercial Officer, #davidmcintyre, said: "We are delighted to announce Simon's appointment, as we build a strong foundation for growth in #europe, and also globally."

Zapp EV's debut product, the multiple award-winning i300, offers motorcycle levels of performance with the ease of use and manoeuvrability of a scooter for the city rider, representing the first product of its kind. #zappev recently opened a new Experience Centre at Bicester Heritage Quarter where customers can test ride the i300 on the roads and Bicester's famous test track, as well as spec and order their #bike in the #zappev boutique.

 About Zapp EV

Zapp Electric Vehicles (Zapp EV) is a British company – run by a team of experts from the two-wheeled and #automotive industries – on a mission to redefine the EV motorcycle segment. Launching its debut product in June 2022, the i300 is a high-performance city #bike capable of motorbike levels of performance in a step-through silhouette, combining ease of use with exhilaration and thrill. The i300 is the first in a suite of high-performance electric motorcycle products to come. #zappev operates an advanced direct-to-customer (DTC) experience called DSDTC (Drop-ship-direct-to-customer). Customers ordering the i300 online will have it conveniently delivered to their home by 'Zappers' who provide at-home inspection and support throughout vehicle ownership.

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