Following the departure of UK MD Matt Joule, and subsequent speculation about the future of the UK operation, Aria has released a statement reiterating its commitment to the business.
Joule will leave the firm next week, after three years in charge of the company. His departure has cast doubt on the future of the Japanese firm’s small UK operation, but the HQ has sought to clarify its position with a statement.
International sales manager, Kazuyuki Miyamoto, said: “Considering the extremely difficult trading conditions we are all experiencing at the current time, the departure of Matt Joule will be very difficult to deal with.
“We would like to thank him for his endeavour and fortitude in reshaping Aria’s UK operation and setting it on a steady path. In the foreseeable future the senior direction will be handled by Aria headquarters in Japan while the UK business will continue with its existing highly motivated and experienced sales staff and representation.
“We look forward with excitement and optimism to further increasing our growing market share among the UK’s grass roots dealer network and introducing new and updated products to the market.”
