A NEW management team has taken control of Leasedrive Holdings after securing the company in a £45 million deal.

Roger Partridge will become chief executive, Roddy Graham commercial director and David Bird chief operating officer, after acquiring Leasedrive.

Partridge said: 'For more than a decade we have built up and retained a loyal customer base through high quality service delivery. Our aim is to maintain and enhance our strong position by significantly re-investing in the business and launching an integrated range of product and service innovations.'

Leasedrive Holdings includes contract hire service provider, Leasedrive Ltd and short-term vehicle rental broker Countrywide Vehicle Management.