The group behind West Coast Harley-Davidson and West Coast Triumph Glasgow, has announced a brace of new appointments to its board of directors. John Weir, who has been with the company since 2015, has been appointed aftersales director while Derek Muir who joined in 2021 to head up the sales operation has been appointed sales director.
West Coast MD, David Hackshall said, “I’m delighted for both John and Derek who have been instrumental in our continued growth, helping us to win the prestigious Harley-Davidson Dealer of the Year award for the 3rd year in a row. They’re taking up their positions on the board with immediate effect.”
John WeirLast year, the West Coast group opened its first Triumph dealership in Hillington Park, Glasgow, creating 15 new jobs. The two new board members will oversee not only the Harley-Davidson operation but also West Coast Triumph Glasgow, which has already exceeded its first year’s target objectives.
Executive director Don Rutherford said: “After our first 12 months with Triumph, we’re confidently looking forward to the future; our customer response to the new business has been amazing. This iconic brand together with Harley-Davidson make a very compelling business proposition.”