Business profiles - Page 19

Holdcroft's Malcolm Pearson explains why he did battle with leasing companies over the plug-in car grant

Why Jacqueline O’Donovan is eager to take the lead on compliance, safety and sustainability

Mercedes-Benz voted most improved fleet manufacturer for second year running and now eyes fleet sales No1 spot

David Wells wants to raise standards of professionalism across smaller van fleets, reports Stephen Briers

Volkswagen missed out on the new van frenzy of the past couple of years but is now set to cash in on new Caddy, Transporter and Crafter models

Fiat has one aim: to be world No1 for light commercial vans. But it has hurdles such as badge issues and brand awareness to deal with first

New investors and a continued focus on salary sacrifice will help Tusker deliver its ambitious growth objective. Gareth Roberts reports

Installing telematics and appointing a safety manager help TfL to cut crashes by a third in 2014 under an ongoing programme

Graham Bellman used technology and data analysis to make huge savings on the Travis Perkins fleet.

Relationships are the key to DAF Trucks' strength, says truck manufacturer's managing director Ray Ashworth.

Investment in a restructured sales operation and IT efficiency will help Volvo focus on fleet needs. Stephen Briers reports

New investors and a continued focus on salary sacrifice will help Tusker deliver its ambitious growth objective. Gareth Roberts reports

Company expects to continue expanding range into new areas

New strategy will help MAN to exploit ‘huge opportunities’, says Simon Elliott

UK fleet arm of global business reveals how it uses technology to keep its drivers free from harm

‘Renault has the products and infrastructure to support fleets,’ says head of fleet Mark Dickens

Rental and leasing companies are providing schemes to tap into growing fleet demands, Emma Cooper reports

Gaming and amusement machine operator Gamestec has cut fuel costs and improved reporting since changing provider, as Sarah Tooze discovers

Technology will be key as LeasePlan targets 30% organic growth over the next six years. Sarah Tooze reports.

Robert Wastell, Hitachi Capital Car Solutions divisional MD, aims to put the company in the FN50 top five in the near future

Six-model launch plan will boost Honda’s fleet appeal

Tony Page’s private industry background has enabled him to initiate fresh ideas at the West Midlands Ambulance Service

Iveco boss Bob Lowden wants to see growth from small fleets and retail buyers

The fleet recognition scheme is helping hundreds of companies to reduce their fuel bill and CO2 emissions through star rating and efficiency road mapping.

Managing director Benoît Dilly has no fixed growth targets to hit other than to outperform both the market and his nearest competitors, he tells Stephen Briers

Buy-in from board to driver is key to a successful fleet policy, says Dermot Coughlan, Kelly Group operations director

Investment in staff, the dealer network and marketing will grow fleet business, says Jaguar Land Rover’s Chris Newitt

Fleetmatics has rapidly become a global powerhouse in the telematics industry. Now more car fleets are introducing the technology, too. Gareth Roberts reports

More than 50 years after the Institute of Advanced Motorists was founded, road safety remains at its heart. Gareth Roberts reports

British Gas has reduced cost, protected the brand and saved lives – thanks to making road safety its fleet priority. Sarah Tooze reports.

Five key pillars are central to company’s strategy to reach 375,000 vehicles in three years’ time. Stephen Briers reports.

Telematics has helped South Tyneside Council cut fuel costs by up to 10% as fleet thrives despite ongoing public sector cuts

Teething problems with the university’s electric fleet haven’t deterred Monica Guise from continuing her green campaign. Sarah Tooze reports

Showing customers the difference in stopping distances in loaded vans focuses fleets’ minds about their tyre options, says ATS group sales director Peter Fairlie.

A new safety testing facility is part of the plan to avoid crashes in the first place, rather than simply reducing vehicle occupants’ injury risk, explains Simon Harris

A range of measures such as training and the introduction of technology has seen accident rates fall, says Graham Telfer. John Charles reports

Zenith and Leasedrive will continue to operate with separate identities after merger, each allowed to focus on its historic strengths. Stephen Briers reports

Citroën’s Martin Hamill on the importance of winning the right kind of business and not relying on fast-churn sales channels business.

The UK arm of one of the world’s largest leasing companies wants both organic and inorganic growth. Stephen Briers reports on how investment is fuelling its ambitions

Mercedes-Benz head of fleet Sally Dennis explains the difference in strategy that is winning over fleet customers.