ANC Rental is stepping up its investment in the European marketplace with a series of appointments that increase responsibility for its European team. John Leigh, already senior vice-president of ANC's UK operations, has now also taken on the role of general manager pan-Europe for National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car.

Ron Santiago has been made vice-president for international sales and marketing at National, and Janet Ball has been appointed head of marketing pan-Europe. Supporting the expanded European operations is Ian Wardle, senior vice-president-international, who assumes responsibility for franchise operations and IT. New emphasis on the Alamo brand in Europe will be led by Nick Harwood as regional vice-president for international sales.