Business profiles - Page 23

Lon operating cycles, dynamic route optimisation and a host of environmental initiatives have cut CO2 and saved £100,000.

Funding not a priority as BT Fleet favours outsource deals.

"We want company car drivers to be advocates." Vince Kinner on Volkswagen's growth plans and improved communications.

The death of his son inspired Infiniti's regional director for northern Europe to support military charities.

With a focus on sustainability and the environment, a revised van fleet policy will see Maureen Barnes deliver significant fuel savings.

'CO2 killed us; Skyactiv puts us back in the game' - efficiency technology to spark Mazda recovery, says fleet boss Steve Tomlinson.

James Douglas on Nissan's pledge to control disposal and RVs as it increases rental volumes.

The chairman of the Vehicle Remarketing Association is a James Bond fan who has often tried to hold back irresistible forces.

Petrol, not diesel. Solus Nissan. Excel spreadsheets. Monthly vehicle inspections. Best Friends has an unconventional take on fleet management.

Paul Wraith's role in designing commercial vehicles for Ford involves constraints and compromises.

Head of commercial vehicles Mark Lovett is looking to win van fleet business.

Software, telematics and a pay-on-use contract help Ged Raymond’s maintenance costs fall to 11-year low.

Customers now pay much more attention to the efficiency of vehicles, says Hertz UK general manager Neil Cunningham.

TomTom's sales director is a would-be Superman who gets hot under the collar over foreign lorry drivers.

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.

Keeping all fleet operations in-house has enabled Mike Revell to lower costs, increase reliability and provide control and accountability.

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.

London 2012 fleet takes shape for the greatest show on earth.

TomTom’s Giles Margerison on how to gain buy-in for a telematics system.

Major system changes had to be implemented to give Ikea the service it needed.

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

A hi-tech approach to saving fuel has led to astounding results at logistics firm.

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.