Ian Tilbrook has been appointed as interim fleet director at Volkswagen Financial Services.

Tilbrook is the former managing director of Glass’s, and has extensive experience of the vehicle leasing sector, previously as managing director of ING Car Lease, integration director of Alphabet, and formerly with LeasePlan as international sales director and sales director of the UK. 

VWFS is embarking upon a significant programme to reshape and evolve its fleet business, improving its multi-marque offering.

Tilbrook said: “I’m delighted to join such an innovative and progressive company at this particular time. I’m excited about helping drive the business forward.”

Graham Wheeler, managing director of VWFS said, “Our plans for the future of Fleet within VWFS are ambitious. Our collective goal is to be the best in the industry and the assistance of Ian, with his impressive background and track record, will be a major asset in driving our business forward.”   

Tilbrook's appointment comes after a record year for VWFS Fleet. 2014 saw the groip place 6th in the FN50.