CJ Automotive has promoted Andrea Hodgson to fleet director with immediate effect.

She moves up after just 18 months in the role of group fleet manager after joining from Volkswagen UK where she held the positions of area operations manager and luxury car manager before progressing to regional fleet manager.

CJA’s managing director Ian Rutter said: “Developing and rewarding our people for great performance is the cornerstone of our business. Andrea has excelled in a tough market doing what CJA do best; offering unbeatable value and great service.”

The move comes on the back of the group expanding into North Wales with the recent acquisition of Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda franchises in Abergele and Anglesey.

Hodgson said: “It’s a hugely exciting time for the group as we take on new brands. From providing only Volkswagen less than five years ago, the group is now able to offer a range of eight marques including BMW, Honda, Audi and Skoda.”

Hodgson’s remit will be to offer customers of CJA’s represented brands the best value and customer satisfaction whilst maximising cross-brand opportunities as the group looks to strengthen its fleet customer base.