CBVC, the Staffordshire-based fleet management and leasing specialist has appointed Rick Wilson as business development manager.

Wilson joins from Logical Vehicle Management, where he spent nine years in a similar role. Prior to this, he worked at Lombard Vehicle Management (for three years) as a sales executive and in a customer service role at HSBC.

He will primarily be responsible for strategic sales development, helping to expand CBVC’s existing client base as well as build and maintain relationships with customers across the UK and in line with the company’s commercial growth targets.

Mike Manners, managing director at CBVC, said: “We have been searching for some time for someone of Rick’s calibre and experience. His customer service focus will dovetail with our existing staff and I expect him to progress through the organisation to a senior role very quickly.”

Wilson added: “I’m genuinely delighted to join CBVC who bring with them a real passion for fleet management and unrivalled customer service. It’s also a privilege to be working with a professional and friendly team for one of the UK’s leading fleet management companies.”