CD Auction Group has announced the appointment of Graham Howes as its new commercial director.

Howes, who joined the company over the summer, will be responsible for further building on the success of the group over the past two years and developing relationships with existing vendors and buyers to ensure they continue to receive high quality, personal service as the group grows.

Prior to joining CD Auction Group, Howes was sales director (automotive) of Copart UK and he has extensive previous experience in vehicle remarketing and fleet support as a former commercial director of both SMA Vehicle Remarketing and Paragon Automotive. He is also a director of the Vehicle Remarketing Association.

Andy Brown, CD Auction Group managing director, said: "Graham has great experience in the sector and we are delighted to have him on board. He will be a very good addition to the team as we seek to build on the success of the last two years, doubling our sales volumes and rapidly expanding our vendor and buyer base.”