Alan Henson has been appointed by Hudson Kapel to lead new business, HK Remarketing.

The former Aston Barclay sales & marketing director took up the role on the 2nd January. He is tasked with developing the HK Remarketing de-fleet and systems proposition by bringing together the varied existing facets of the Hudson Kapel Group and combining them with new developments, many of which are close to completion.

Commenting on his appointment Henson said “These are exciting times for the vehicle remarketing sector, we are seeing rapid change in the way inventory holders are taking vehicles to market and there is a real opportunity to introduce a ground breaking proposition that will shape the future of vehicle remarketing. Hudson Kapel are ideally placed to do this”

Henson has previously held management positions with RL Polk & Co, Glass’s Guide and RAC Motoring Services as well as Aston Barclay.