Paragon Group has announced that Neil Burrows will be joining the company as business development director.

The new group wide role will include taking overall responsibility for all account management and client relations.

Its creation, according to Paragon, reflects its ongoing commitment to continuous improvement of the service offered to all clients across its three businesses – Paragon Automotive, Paragon Fleet Solutions and Paragon Remarketing.

Burrows will also take responsibility for delivering a coordinated marketing, new business and corporate communications strategy for the group.

He joins the organisation from Goodyear Dunlop’s HiQ Fast Fit Franchise, where he was managing director. He has also previously held senior sales and marketing positions with Audi UK, Nissan Europe and with Goodyear Dunlop.