Business profiles - Page 24

“Any company de-fleeting vehicles is looking for three key benefits – speed, efficiency and value,” says grs Procurement Director David Grice. “Turnaround time is key, and vendors want a partner who understands their needs and has the flexibility and know-how to accommodate them”.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car managing director Mike Nigro explains his philosophy.

'Understand, absorb and streamline' – that's the task faced by Rob Daniels following Addison Lee's acquisition of Lewis Day.

Shell has been developing fuels for more than 100 years with the first Shell branded fuel, Shell Spirit, released in 1907.

Volkswagen Commercial's national fleet manager is a proud Scotsman who identifies with William Wallace and Iron Man.

The industry did manage to enjoy a late spring in 2010, with new business volumes growing 10.7%, with most activity in the fourth quarter, to a total value of US$616.8bn.

High-profile deals support banking giant's plans to make more of asset finance.

Autoglass's national sales manager is a would-be Incredible Hulk who has learned volume is for vanity, profit for sanity.

Repairing damage early and professionally is key to reducing costs when a vehicle is defleeted, says Andy Kendall, BCA vehicle inspector.

Fleet director Hugh Cole on why he feels his company's approach to risk is successful.

Total Accident Management's operations director is a Miranda fan who has become the back-up plan queen.

Enterprise's asset director John Farrell has the statistics to prove that simple things count.

Leasing company makes sure its cars look the part before being sent to auction.

Badge restrictions, extended cycles and fuel efficiencies are saving J&J £2m a year.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car's director of business rental, walks and talks fast like Speedy Gonzales.

When Paul Boulds joined Daniel, all its 693 cars and vans were spot hired. Switching cars to contract hire means savings and happy staff.

Bray promises 'at least five more years' as FSG merges with US giant.

Skoda head of fleet sales Martin Burke on the manufacturer's record year.

Nissan's fleet sales director is a curry fan who would like to appear in the nick of time to save the day.

Head of fleet services John Heussi explains how he cut collision costs by 50%.

Carmaker's significant investment designed to achieve 5% market share by 2015.

Carrot-and-stick approach to drivers and good communication have been key factors.

But for a chance meeting, The Fuelcard Company's sales and marketing director could have been sheep farming in the Kalahari.

SEAT’s strategies focus on cutting costs and improving service to fleet customers with low-emission range

SEAT’s environmental brand utilises the latest fuel-saving and emissions-cutting measures for a greener fleet future

SEAT is determined that its future cars will feature sporty design as well as green credentials

View the Spanish manufacturer’s 2011 vehicles range from a green supermini to a large seven-seat MPV

No nonsense approach puts Kelly Communications Plant in the fast lane.

The lure of a new car taught a lesson about the value of hard work to Alfa Romeo's head of brand.

Handling 63 million passengers a year with 1,300 drivers and 480 vehicles makes... 'Efficiency a priority'.

Bart Beckers talks about providing the products, support and services fleets need.

The sales manager, car fleets UK & ROI, Michelin is a Magpies supporter who wants golf lessons from Tiger Woods on his desert island.

City Link is ready for the Christmas rush having spent six months drawing up contingency plans to ensure its network will run smoothly in the event of another ‘big freeze’.

'We are open for business," says head of fleet Nick Andrews.

Michael Collins, general manager of UK exports at MSC, has fleet experience of a different kind.

Nationwide offers fleets value for money service.

From Asia to South America, Gareth Wilsher's harmonised fleet policy follows the same principles of 'buy, manage and dispose'.

Fleet director Kevin Griffin talks about design, wholelife costs and holding the market leader position.

Volvo UK's national sales manager says trekking to Everest base camp is an ambition.

A successful campaign to reduce emissions relies on everyone from the boardroom to drivers.