TR Fleet has appointed Jo Ewen as commercial director after a career of more than 20 years in the automotive industry.

Prior to her appointment Ewen was sales and client services director with FMG Support Ltd, securing major contracts including Lloyds TSB Autolease, ING Carlease, Capita and Countrywide.

In her new role with TR Fleet, Ewen will use her skills to develop the company’s products and services including its unique long term road risk management programme DriveSecure.

Julie Boyd, managing director of TR Fleet which celebrated its second anniversary in November 2012 with confirmation of a £300,000 investment by Birmingham-based venture finance company Midven said: “We are delighted to welcome Jo to the team. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to drive the strategic vision of TR Fleet’s products and services and to help clients better understand performance and risk reduction planning.”