Business profiles - Page 20

Short- or long-term hire allows firms to focus on their business, says Jon Tobbell

Significant investment in people and technology is paying off for Autoglass, says national sales manager Jeremy Rochfort

Mini's five-door hatchback will have greater appeal, says the carmaker. Sarah Tooze reports.

Striking the correct balance of global and local thinking is key to helping fleets, according to Enterprise.

‘There’s a dramatic effect from showing drivers video footage’ says managing director Simon Marsh

Few fleets are as affected by weather as the Environment Agency. Dale Eynon tells Stephen Briers how it stays operational without putting safety at risk

BMW has to position itself correctly to make the most of opportunities with fleets and SMEs, says Matt Bristow

Is ACFO still relevant? Yes, insists John Pryor, its new chairman. He tells Stephen Briers why the fleet operators’ association is more essential than ever.

Setting aggressive targets for its leasing company has seen Siemens save £3 million over the past six years, Paul Tate tells Sarah Tooze

Tracker buy-out creates company with ‘a lot of potential’, CEO tells Gareth Roberts

Peugeot has learned from its experiences and will go back into the SME market, says director of fleet Martin Gurney.

Aerodynamic ambulances help YAS towards £1.5m fuel savings and 30% CO2 cut

Mike Pilkington believes Paragon’s online sales channels will move the market away from the auction houses, he tells Stephen Briers

Procurement is about fleet efficiency, not cutting money for the sake of it, says Red Bull procurement manager David Oliver

Striking the correct balance of global and local thinking is key to helping fleets, says head of business rental Adrian Bewley

Neal Francis on Pendragon’s plans for the future. Stephen Briers reports.

Val South is the latest inductee to the Fleet News Hall of Fame. She has been in fleet management for the past 35 years and was the Fleet News fleet manager of the year in 2011.

Jo Moran helped transform Marks & Spencer’s fortunes through delivering better service. Here she outlines the 11 steps behind her success

Having the right product and the right specification at the right price and for the right customers is a winning mix for Vauxhall

Technology enabled West Yorkshire Police to boost utilisation and cut fuel and accident costs, head of transport Steve Thompson tells Stephen Briers

SMEs are key for Fleet Evolution’s aspirations, reports Sarah Tooze.

Robert Goodwill has been under secretary of state for transport since October. He talks safety and road pricing with Stephen Briers

Leasedrive will maintain its customer service ethos as it prepares for life under HG Capital, says Roddy Graham

MD Steve Bridges on the importance of the ProCenter initiative

Plug-in hybrids and price cuts expected to deliver growth. Simon Harris reports.

An inclusive approach to business customers – whether they are a large fleet or a small company – is key to Volvo’s ambitions.

The RAC wants to be famous as a provider of motoring services to fleets, not just for recovering vehicles. Gareth Roberts reports.

SMEs will play a vital role in manufacturer’s sales aspirations

Van Excellence certification drove Auto Electrical Services to update its policies

A ‘spirit of partnership’ and an ability to adapt rapidly are vital to the family-owned business’s success. Stephen Briers reports

Croydon Council has found an elegant solution to cut the million miles a year its employees were travelling in their own cars. Sarah Tooze reports.

David Hosking has been in the contract hire and leasing industry for the past 25 years. He joined salary sacrifice specialist Tusker in 2003 as sales director, becoming CEO two years later.

There is no room for complacency as premium brands target fleets, says Michael O’Shea. Stephen Briers reports

Justin Patterson on why reviewing key partners is a priority.

Breaking into the UK fleet market, particularly at the premium end, is an immense challenge.

Patrick McGillycuddy has been in the automotive industry for the past eight years with roles at GM, Peter Vardy and Vauxhall. He has been head of fleet at Skoda since August last year.

More Government help is needed, says Iveco’s Martin Flach

Cost control remains top of the agenda for 2014, says GE Capital company car compliance advisor Damion Bennett.

Rentokil Initial is always looking for innovation to reduce fleet costs, says global fleet director Richard Tiffany.

Nissan's fleet sales director is a West Ham fan whose childhood ambition was to be the bank manager at Lloyds Bank in Devizes.