JTAPE appoints automotive specialist Simon Dean as Key Account Manager

JTAPE, the UK’s leading specialist masking tape and protective film manufacturer, has appointed automotive industry specialist, Simon Dean, as their new Key Accounts Manager. The role will see Simon working with customers in the UK and across Europe to provide specialist masking expertise to ensure they maximise the value of using the JTAPE range.

JTAPE tapes and protective films are currently sold in over 50 countries and as part of his role Simon will be responsible for supporting all JTAPE multi-site distributors as well as helping grow the business across Europe and beyond.

Oliver Jevons, Managing Director at JTAPE said; “Simon’s appointment is an important step in the JTAPE journey. Our business has continued to grow despite the recent pandemic, and he will be key to driving sales with both our existing key accounts and new customers as they start to use JTAPE.”

Prior to joining JTAPE Simon took a sabbatical to undertake voluntary work in Malawi where he worked at an orphanage helping them raise vital new sources of income to enable them to look after more children. Outside of work Simon is a keen rugby union fan and supports his local high school in Bedfordshire coaching both boys and girls aged 11 -18.