AVIS Europe has announced the appointment of Michael White as managing director, Avis UK, from September 1, 2001. White has over 18 years service in the Avis Group worldwide.

He joined Avis Europe in 1995 as director of sales following an international sales management career with Avis in both the US and Asia Pacific regions.

White retains general management responsibility for Centrus in his new role. He replaces Luke Medley, who left the company to return to Australia due to family illness.