Business profiles - Page 19

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

Transport manager Michael Skuse thinks Euro Car Parts has the cheapest fleet in the country. He tells us where the parts supplier gets its competitive advantage.

Unique fleet needs - armour, bulletproof glass, safes - mean G4S has to find ways to cut costs that don't affect security.

Finance newcomer Maxxia eyes a place in the FN50.

Using engine remapping on its 24,000 vans reduced BT Fleet's fuel bull by £4 million.

The national fleet services manager of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) uses DIY to de-stress.

Peter Jardine has implemented a range of initiatives drawing on his motor trade background to cut costs.

A focus on better customer service turned loss into profit, says managing director Samantha Roff

Maserati GB's national corporate sales manager is a Captain Kirk fan who would like to try hotel management – in the Carribean.

Ashfield In2Focus’s Helen Walne believes her team’s way of working means they are not faced with unforeseen problems.

Autorola UK's sales director is a Strictly Come Dancing fan who couldn't live without his iPhone.

Hampshire County Council has already saved £3 million through controlling grey fleet costs, but Paul Leaves is targeting further cost efficiencies.

BMW won Fleet manufacturer of the year, new company car of the year, best premium car, and best executive car at this year's awards.

Damian James, chairman, ACFO, is an Only Fools and Horses fan whose dream car is a Clio Renaultsport

Graham Short on why the poacher-turned-gamekeeper jumped at the chance of returning to fleet management.

Head of fleet Patrick McGillycuddy on how Skoda's latest models will drive growth, and the faltering Fit for Fleet scheme.

Arval's managing director is a Bjorn Borg fan who has limitless admiration for Nelson Mandela.

Chief executive Simon Oliphant wants a 30,000-strong SME fleet within five years

Having faith in suppliers can bring big savings, says head of rewards Julian Daley.

Controversial Allstar charges will benefit fleets in the long run, says MD Callum Gibson.

Director of fleet services Roger Williams on how technology is helping The Automobile Association keep vehicles on the road.

Telematics will cut force's fuel bill by £100,000 a year, but Graham Crow believes the fleet can still do more for less.

Fiat Group Automobiles UK's commercial director is a Jerry Maguire fan who would introduce an extra public holiday.

Five Energy Saving Trust fleet members explain how they cut CO2 and their costs.

Greg Parton leaves no stone unturned in his quest to minimise Archant’s carbon emissions.

New managing director Tim Porter overseers first risk fleet size increase since bank merger.

Addison Lee's Lee Wickens on how Addison Lee embraces cutting-edge technology to reduce emissions.

Jaama's managing director is an internet shopping addict who makes sure he listens to the people around him.

Balfour Beatty’s Zero Harm initiative provides spark for driver programme.

New Arval managing director employs a Japanese-inspired strategy to satisfy customers.

The co-founder and director of RAM Tracking is a former entrepeneur of the year who would like ot be Superman.

Falling accidents rates, improved utilisation and better control of the grey fleet reinforce need for fleet specialist.

Citan small van opens door to solus deas for Mercedes-Benz.

Nissan's corporate sales director on the success of the Leaf: "Fleets were buying one or two EVs; now it's volume deals".

Trimble Field Service Management's general manager would have been a farmer in another life.

Multi-marque contract hire and new head office are key to ambitious growth aspiration.

FMG's sales director is a Mad Men fan who once had a job of dressing as the Honey Monster.

Countryside Council for Wales transport manager Gareth Roberts on how he reduced grey fleet mileage by 86% and cut CO2 emissions

Taking on 360 diesel-electric hybrids will save executive car service hundreds of thousands of pounds a year.

Winning banking white label business will help ALD hit 100,000 vehicles in 2014.