Prestige Fleet Servicing has strengthened its service centre network team with the appointment of David Sharp as network manager.

Sharp, who previously worked for Lombard Vehicle Management and Arval joins Prestige to further develop service centre relationships.

He will focus on maintaining and enhancing the Prestige ‘driver experience’ ensuring the service delivered by every Prestige service centre meets the criteria expected by Prestige and its clients.

Sharp also previously had spells at AA Tyreserve, Interleasing, Leyland Daf and Volvo.

Joe Bhamra, commercial director at Prestige, said: “We are delighted that David has joined us at a time of substantial growth.

“His considerable experience of the fleet industry and supply chain management will assist us in the next phase of our development.”

Prestige has also recently recruited a new customer service manager, Rob Patterson, who previously worked for Range Rover and VW franchises.

He is joined by technical advisor Bob Fisher, who brings considerable experience to Prestige having worked for Audi and Ford. Fisher joins Prestige’s aftermarket warranty division, together with another new recruit, Heather Smith.

Prestige has also strengthened its advisor team with the appointments of De-Anna Randall, Emily Roberts, Jennifer Wood and Louise Patton. In addition, Nagesh Bhayani has joined as financial controller.

Bill Daulby, chairman, said: “We provide SMR solutions for fleets, so we have to ensure our people have the right level of expertise and experience.

“These appointments demonstrate our commitment to our mission to become the vehicle service, maintenance and repair supplier of choice within the UK aftercare market”.