Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has appointed Chris Tubbs as head of SME and personal leasing channel.

He joins Hitachi Capital from Network Vehicles, LeasePlan’s specialist brand of network franchisees providing leasing products for small businesses and individuals, where he held the position of brand director having been with the company since 1996.

During his time there, Tubbs also managed the technical and remarketing teams as well as heading up the risk team.

Jon Lawes, managing director of Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, said: “I am delighted to have Chris on board, he brings a wealth of experience in this channel along with experience in asset risk, credit risk and operations management.

"With the plans we have to grow with our partners in the broker channel it was important to bring someone in with this depth of experience.”