How are you settling in? Ian Trapp, head of vehicle remarketing, 1car1 Car and Van Rental

How was your first week?

Exciting. A new job, new location and new people to meet is a real buzz. Staff at my induction couldn’t have made me feel more welcome.

What was your first task in the new role?

Reviewing the current remarketing situation and deciding on quick wins and short and long-term strategy in a complex used vehicle market.

What are you enjoying the most about your job so far?

The support and willingness of the business to accept change.

I have 17 years’ experience in senior vehicle remarketing positions and became the first person to hold the specialist role at 1car1.

The support from my colleagues for my strategy has been first class.

Is the role similar to your previous one?

Very different. I previously ran my own consultancy business, which was extremely busy and very varied.

Starting the new job has reminded me how much I loved playing a major part in the running of a large business.

Are you using any skills gained in previous roles?

Most definitely. I count my previous jobs as the foundations that I am building on.

The experience of working for a major bank, a large leasing company and large dealer groups allows me to appreciate the views of both vendors and buyer.

How do you relax at the end of the week?

I relax by spending time with my wife and my children.

I am also a keen motorsport competitor and now that my son is getting older we can enjoy this passion together.