Business profiles - Page 24

Fleet focus groups and employee communication help Maxxium UK keep costs in check and drivers happy.

Fleetline's brand director is a Sheffield United supporter who fancies dog walking when he retires.

League tables and training boost fuel efficiency of 151-truck fleet operated by the UK's largest rail freight operator.

Manufacturer’s ‘Intelligent Motion’ project sets tone for future developments.

User-chooser demand increases for Fleet News Award-winning model, says Kevin Griffin, Ford's director fleet.

Greenroad Europe's general manager is a would-be nuclear scientist who loved his schooldays.

"Each electric vehicle saves us £80 a week," says fleet manager Sean Smith, as the debate rages over the future of electric vehicles.

Kwik-fit issues battle cry against franchised dealers and promises to match its bitter opponents on everything – except pricing.

Ken McCall on why aggressive targets for Europcar focus on customer retention.

TR Fleet's founder and managing director is an entrepeneur who still takes her mum's advice.

Scott Michael explains that there’s more to fleet sales than just taking the cash.

Outsourcing fleet management may not be right for everyone, but a lack of internal resource means it gives Tony Stephens strength in depth.

Steve Palmer helps companies reduce accidents and lower the cost of insurance through improved risk management.

Korean carmaker is beginning to make considerable inroads into the fleet sector.

Intransit Software's managing director is a keen skier who would like to have lunch with the Queen.

Improvements to product and image are getting the carmaker on to user-chooser lists, says Michael Cole.

A mix of outsourcing and in-house management sees Peter Weston cut Home Retail Group's maintenance bill by £427,329.

Tracey Scarr on how a combination of training and intervention has rewarded Arval with success.

Golf and football are big influences on Seat's head of fleet and business sales.

With van sales up 74% last year and market share up in 2012 from 5.35% to 5.78%, Nissan’s star is rising.

New models and dedicated network send German vanmaker’s sales skywards.

Alexis Keech's green initiatives are helping to save ambulance services millions of pounds a year.

'We want to be number five in the FN50' – so said Alphabet GB chief executive Richard Schooling last June.

Martin Burke on how Skoda UK is looking to build on the success of record fleet sales.

Manheim Remarketing's managing director is a keen mountain walker who will always remember Christmas at home.

"A long way to go, but it's a great opportunity." Jeremy Hicks speaks about the future of Jaguar/Land Rover.

Drivers no longer go for the sportiest or fastest cars available to them, says Claire Grant.

A mature relationship helps the AA's Sarah Dopson simplify the operation of a fleet of incredible diversity.

Audi UK's head of fleet sales is a curry fan who has not looked back since leaving the world of theatre.

The key to cutting costs? 'Follow the 1% rule,' says CV mechanic turned board director Charlie Shiels.

The managing director of Chevin Fleet Solutions is a Batman fan who would tell his younger self that everything is possible.

Fuel strategies help Jo Hammonds save £1 million.

V40 will create a new opportunity in the fleet market.

Avis's sales director is a fully confessed petrol-head who would eradicate child poverty.

Cutting fleet cost helps 'keep people in jobs'. Completing the ICFM Diploma has given Duane Leach a new appreciation of fleet management.

Low CO2 cars and competitive deals are key to the manufacturer's success in salary sacrifice.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car managing director Mike Nigro explains his philosophy.

'Understand, absorb and streamline' – that's the task faced by Rob Daniels following Addison Lee's acquisition of Lewis Day.

Shell has been developing fuels for more than 100 years with the first Shell branded fuel, Shell Spirit, released in 1907.

Volkswagen Commercial's national fleet manager is a proud Scotsman who identifies with William Wallace and Iron Man.