Renault UK has appointed Darren Payne as its fleet and commercial vehicle operations director with immediate effect.

His previous roles have included, national fleet sales manager for Vauxhall, Saab and Chevrolet, sales director for GM UK leasing and, most recently, used vehicle sales marketing and operations director for the UK and Ireland.

Reporting to managing director Roland Bouchara, Payne sits on the Renault UK Board and is responsible for fleet sales and remarketing, as well as all commercial vehicle business.