The Fuelcard Company has recruited Paul Draycott as managing director.

He joins after four years with First Data Corporation, including two years as vice-president of Bank of Scotland Merchant Services.

He will be responsible for continuing growth in the company.

Draycott succeeds Charles Freund, who will continue in a new role at parent company, FleetCor.

Draycott said: “During the current economic climate, companies are looking at how to manage their fleets effectively and we can help them achieve this.”