MUTEC, the Dublin based Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer on the Naas Road, has appointed Paul Nugent to join its Commercial Vehicle Sales Team.
Paul has over 20 years’ experience in the Commercial Vehicle Sales industry advising customers and business owners alike to find the perfect match and specification for their commercial vehicle operational needs.
On the appointment, Gary Green, General Manager, MUTEc said: “We are delighted that Paul has joined the MUTEC team, we are looking forward to availing of his vast experience and knowledge to ensure MUTEC Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles continues to grow in 2025 and beyond. His expertise in vehicle sales solutions will further strengthen our team at a time when we are anticipating further growth in the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle business.“
Taxi hailing and App provider FREENOW has appointed Danny O’Gorman as the new General Manager for Ireland. The new GM’s focus will be on expanding and strengthening taxi services across Ireland.
In his role, Danny, replaces Charlie Gleeson as General Manager, will continue to focus on offering passengers an even better experience across the country by extending the service beyond its established presence in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Kerry and Waterford. Danny will also oversee the growth of FREENOW’s electric vehicle fleet, encouraging and supporting more driver partners to make the switch to electric and providing passengers with more environmentally friendly mobility choices.
Commenting on his appointment, Danny, said: “I am thrilled to join FREENOW at such a pivotal time for the business in Ireland. The taxi industry remains at the core of our operations and I am excited to build on the incredible legacy FREENOW has established here and across Europe. My top priority is to work closely with our valued driver partners and the dedicated team at FREENOW Ireland to strengthen our taxi offering in both our established cities and new locations. By expanding our regional footprint, we aim to provide reliable and efficient mobility solutions to more passengers and businesses nationwide.
Danny replaces Charlie Gleeson as General Manager for FREENOW Ireland. As the company continues to play a vital role in Ireland’s public transport infrastructure, Danny’s leadership will be pivotal in aligning the company’s operations with its long-term strategic goals, including the commitment to innovations for both passengers and drivers while supporting the company’s initiatives.
Danny brings a wide range of experience to his new role, having held senior roles at Amazon and Catawiki. At Amazon, he led new seller partnerships and managed logistics and operations projects, while his work at Catawiki involved scaling sales teams and improving commercial operations across Europe. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Trinity College Dublin.