Nexus Vehicle Rental is aiming for further expansion with the appointment of new head of strategic sales, Paul Russell.

He joins Nexus after 16 years with Avis Rent a Car and will be instrumental in developing Nexus’s strategy for growth.

Russell said: "I am delighted to join Nexus. Nexus is a vibrant, growing and innovative company which is spearheading new-thinking in rental management, systems and outsourcing. Its extensive range of services and breadth of industry expertise will enable me to offer clients a consultative approach which is unlike anything else in the sector."

Nexus managing director, John Ellis, said: "I am delighted to welcome Paul to the team. Paul comes to Nexus with a tremendous track record in the industry. His appointment underlines our ambition to continue to develop our proposition to meet the changing needs of new and existing customers."