UK Carline Vehicle Leasing has announced Paul Lowdon as its new commercial director.

With more than 28 years’ experience in the motor trade, Lowdon will bring his knowledge of all areas of the vehicle supply chain to his new role. Previously working for Vertu Motors, he was the general manager role of both the fleet and lease car teams at the company.

Darren Godbert, managing director at UK Carline, said: “This is another exciting step forward in UK Carline’s growth and strengthens our senior management team. Paul will bring a fresh approach to the team as we look to drive the business forward creating opportunities for all our colleagues and customers. His focus and determination to succeed is amongst the best in the industry which will help us move forward at pace to achieve our growth and profitability.

“We have seen our company transform over the last 12 months with added focus on key departments within UK Carline. Being able to adapt and change quickly to cater for the ever-changing demands and needs of our customers is paramount to our growth, more so now with the disruption caused by the coronavirus.

“Our aim is to provide our customers with dedicated skilled teams that can offer our customers solutions that fit perfectly with their own plans and ideas. Our agility along with strong leadership throughout the company sets us apart from our competition and Paul’s appointment is paramount to our future.”

Paul Lowdon, commercial director at UK Carline, said: “I am delighted to have been offered this once in a lifetime opportunity to become commercial director at UK Carline. I am proud to join the team to help drive the business forward and help build on its success whilst creating opportunities for our colleagues and building on the high standards we provide for our customers. I have every confidence that Carline will become a market leading business in this sector, and I will be doing all I can to help achieve our goals.

Carline has expanded in recent years with innovative ideas of the directors and the development of the new offices in Bilsborrow. It is now time to release the potential of Carline and deliver on growth and profitability. I am very excited about the opportunities which are ahead of us in this ever-changing industry.”

UK Carline Vehicle Leasing is a vehicle leasing company based in Preston, Lancashire.