Concept Vehicle Leasing has appointed Team GB athlete Tobias Pawson to its sales and account management team.

Pawson, who competes professionally as part of the Paralympic dressage squad, has joined as account manager and will aim to to help build relationships with the company's customer base along with developing new business.

Concept Vehicle Leasing also sponsors Team GB hockey player Georgie Twigg.

“Our support of local Team GB athletes is more one of coincidence than part of a deliberate recruitment drive” said Paul Bulloch, managing director at Concept.

“During our selection process, Toby demonstrated incredible drive and passion for success, and I just knew that he would make a fantastic addition to our expanding sales team.”

Concept Vehicle Leasing has also appointed John Henares as sales director.