RPM Automotive Group Limited announced that current Non-Executive Director Guy Nicholls will become an Executive Director and take on the role of Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective immediately. Guy joined the RPM Board in August 2022 and has over 30 years in the automotive sector in senior roles spanning strategy, sales, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, mergers and acquisitions. Of note Guy held senior executive roles with highly successful automotive ASX-listed GUD Holdings (GUD) across 11 years, the last 5 as CEO of Ryco Group in which under his leadership diversified the business through strategic acquisitions, boosting customer and team engagement and delivering exceptional results.

He also held executive positions at NYSE-listed Genuine Parts Company (GPC), as Group General Manager for Brand & Product Optimisation Asia Pacific and as General Manager of Store Operations for Repco Auto Parts. Following his time at GPC Guy was General Manager with globally recognised and highly innovative Australian automotive and recreational vehicle electronics manufacturer REDARC. Guy spent 6 years on the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) Board of Directors during a critical industry period to help introduce choice and support for consumers when enhancing or maintaining vehicles under new vehicle warranty.