FORMER managing director of Highway Vehicle Management and recently retired chairman of the British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association Colin McLean has joined Cheshire-based Swift Rent-A-Car as chief executive. The Knutsford-located credit hire firm provides prestige like-for-like replacement cars to drivers involved in non-fault accidents.

Peter Gomes, Swift's financial director, said McLean was joining the company at a time of expansion. 'Colin has an excellent track record for growing businesses in our market and his enthusiasm and confidence will ensure that Swift has a very promising future,' he said.