LeasePlan UK has announced that it is strengthening its operations team with the appointment of James Hopkins as head of remarketing.

His appointment and the creation of two new departments aims to build on LeasePlan’s ‘Easier to LeasePlan’ strategy of making customer services the focus of the business.

Hopkins brings a wealth of experience from the motor industry, most recently at Mazda as fleet and remarketing director.

Matt Cranny, LeasePlan UK operations director, said: "We’ve recruited James for this important role as part of our strategy to ensure our operational platform is the best in the business and also to maximise LeasePlan’s remarketing performance in a volatile climate.”