JATO Dynamics, which provides timely, accurate and up-to-date information on vehicle specifications and pricing, sales and registrations, news and incentives, has appointed Paul Stokes as vice president of sales.

Stokes brings more than 20 years of automotive sales, marketing and strategy experience to JATO, gained through a distinguished career with carmakers across the world. His record includes roles with Ford Motor Co., Premier Automotive Group and most significantly Volvo Car Corp., for whom he worked in the U.K., Sweden, Malaysia, in a pan-Asia Pacific role, and left the manufacturer after a little over two years rejuvenating the brand as President, Volvo Car Thailand, based in Bangkok.

Stokes joins JATO with responsibility for delivering growth across key global markets and industry verticals and looks to bring his considerable industry experience to bear on the role.

"I know from firsthand experience the vital role JATO's solutions and services have for the automotive industry. I have previously been both a user of JATO solutions and involved in the management of an OEM that has a relationship with JATO and seen how JATO’s intelligence can save OEM's millions of dollars through supporting strategic, tactical and marketing decisions," Stokes said. "I hope to be able to use that 'inside' OEM knowledge in contributing to the further development of the value JATO contributes to our clients and their future success."

Andy Rothery, chief operations officer, said, "Paul's track record is impeccable, and his experience invaluable. He will be a vital member of the team in driving JATO's business forward."