Contract hire and fleet management provider Agility Fleet has announced the appointment of two new business development managers due to the continued growth the company has seen over the last twelve months.

Louise Webb (pictured) and Stuart Vanes joined Agility Fleet at the beginning of March and will be responsible for new business development of business vehicles and building client relationships.

Webb joined the company from Listers Group where she worked for 13 years managing large fleets of business vehicles.

She said: “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to join Agility Fleet. I’m looking forward to working with the existing sales team to continue to grow business. With over 15 years of experience in the leasing industry I feel I can bring fresh ideas and continue to move the business forward.”

Vanes joined Agility Fleet from Northgate Vehicle Hire where he worked for four and a half years as business development manager. He brings with him a wealth of experience having worked in the motor trade for over 11 years.

Keith Townsend, managing director of Agility Fleet, said: “Our business has seen steady growth over the past few years mainly based through referrals from customers that have enjoyed exceptionally high standards of customer service.

“The addition of these new starters will allow the company to push further into the FN50 and were delighted to be able recruit such high calibre staff.”

Vanes said: “I was drawn to the role by the direction the company is moving, Agility Fleet have leapt to 44 in the FN50 this alone shows that they area forward thinking company striving for success.”