Bowen Appointed UK Business Development Manager
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Leasedrive Group has recently appointed Karen Bowen to the new position of UK business development manager. Commercial director, Roddy Graham, said: "The appointment of Karen Bowen represents the second key management appointment since we bought the business. At the time, we stated that we wanted to grow the business and have created the first of two new business development positions. Karen brings with her a wealth of experience in employee car ownership, a service which we will be offering to clients very shortly. Karen's infectious enthusiasm for our future business prospects matches our own excitement and she will undoubtedly make a valuable contribution to our growth."
Karen Bowen, aged 38, previously worked for Arval PHH Vehicle Solutions for over eight years, latterly as head of employee car ownership and personal motoring. This was a new function she spearheaded. Previously, she held the position of client relationship manager, business development and area sales manager, new business. Karen has also nearly five years additional fleet experience with Interleasing, holding business development and major contract hire account management roles. She started her career in business development with Office International, before moving to Dictaphone.
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Leasedrive Velo is the largest independent privately-owned vehicle management group in the UK and comprises two main operating divisions.
Leasedrive Velo Vehicle Management
Working in partnership with fleet managers, or delivering a complete outsourced service, Leasedrive Velo offers blue chip clients a range of bespoke fleet management services. Major investments in the finest asset management system and pioneering, flexible, web-based customer service technology have resulted in Leasedrive Velo offering customers a truly world class fleet management service capability.
Leasedrive Velo Rental Management
One of the largest short-term vehicle rental management companies in the UK, with access to an almost unlimited choice of vehicles and locations throughout the country, Leasedrive Velo Rental Management offers a simple and transparent pricing policy with no hidden surcharges. For rentals of 28 days or more, it offers the Stopgap mid-term vehicle rental solution. Rates are substantially reduced compared to daily rental.
The headquarters for Leasedrive Velo is at hi-tech offices at TRL in Wokingham. Awards won by Leasedrive Velo include 'Innovation in Services and Systems' Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero 2009 Award, Best Rental System category in the BusinessCar Techies 2009 Awards; the ITM 'Fleet Management Company 08/09' Award; the ITM 'Independent Vehicle Management Company 07/08' Award; the 2008, 2007 and 2006 Thames Valley Business Magazine 'Management Team of the Year' Award; the 2006 Fleet News Award for 'Best Contract Hire/Fleet Management Company'; and the 2006 GreenFleet Award for 'Leasing/Rental Company of the Year'
For further press information on Leasedrive Velo, contact:
Mr Jeremy Snook
JSPR Ltd
Telephone: 01235 227572
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E-mail: jeremy.snook@jspr.co.uk
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