LEX Vehicle Leasing is stepping up its attack on the van contract hire sector by appointing Paul McKay to the newly created position of light commercial vehicle sales manager. McKay, who has spent the last three years in light commercials with Cowie Interleasing, will be responsible for increasing the company's penetration of the van contract hire market.

His responsibilities include improving relationships with van manufacturers, working to retain Lex's competitive van pricing and improving product awareness across the business.