Rob Whalley, ex-managing director of Experian’s automotive division, has joined MSX International as its new MD for northern Europe.

Whalley replaces Stuart Faid with immediate effect. Faid left the company to pursue a career with the EK Kanoo Group, the automotive distributor based in Bahrain.

“I’m delighted to be joining MSX International at this exciting stage in its development. The automotive industry is a truly global one and faces huge challenges and the need for integrated solutions across all aspects of the business is ever increasing.

“I am looking forward to building on the work done by Faid and wish him well in his new venture,” said Whalley.

Whalley left Experian by ‘mutual agreement’ at the end of April.