Industry jobs: New appointments at Zenith, Sogo Mobility and Imexpart

Zenith appoints new head of operations

Zenith has appointed Nicola Escreet as its new head of operations. 

She will own and develop the strategic vision for the company’s operations plan and proposition.

Managing around 80 employees across Zenith’s operational teams, she will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key suppliers. 

She will also help deliver customer experience to help ensure Zenith remains at the forefront of the technological and powertrain changes across its sector. 

Escreet has worked at Zenith for almost 20 years across a number of roles, including operational project manager, head of retail operations, and head of rental operations and most recently, head of consumer customer services. 

Continuing the company’s focus on internal career progression, she replaces Dave Tanner, who recently retired after almost four years at Zenith. 

Anthony Dowdall, operations director at Zenith, said: “Nicola has been an integral part of the company since she joined almost two decades ago. 

“She’s well respected and valued by Zenith colleagues, and I’m confident that with her experience she’s the right person to help take our operations function to the next level and will ultimately help to provide positive outcomes for our customers. 

“I’m sure I speak for everyone at Zenith by wishing Dave all the best in his retirement.”

Escreet added: “It’s such an exciting time in operations, with a number of key system developments and the continued powertrain shift towards battery electric vehicles. 

“I’m looking forward to working alongside our brilliant team to help shape Zenith’s future plans, with a continued focus on efficiency, innovation, and delivering a first-class customer experience.”

Sogo Mobility expands regional coverage with key appointments

Sogo Mobility has strengthened its regional presence with the appointment of two new regional managers. 

Chris Trussell and Andrea Bianchi have been tasked with supporting customers and driving business development across their respective areas.

Trussell brings experience from his seven years at Mercedes-Benz, working across fleet and finance departments. 

Bianchi joins from Enterprise Mobility, contributing a background gained over seven years in the mobility sector.

Lee O’Connell, sales director at Sogo Mobility, said: “As Sogo continues to expand, it’s a positive step to welcome seasoned professionals like Chris and Andrea. 

“Their expertise will enhance the support we provide to fleet customers through our flexible and short-term leasing solutions.”

The appointments complement the work of Waheeda Patel, who manages Sogo’s customers in the northern region. Together, the team will focus on delivering the company’s innovative leasing model and sustainability initiatives.

Imexpart appoints new sales director

Imexpart has named Mark Page as its new sales director to lead its sales team and expand its market presence.

Page’s career journey over the last 15 years has been focused on the automotive sector, working with manufacturing and distribution organisations, and representing global brands in both OEM and the aftermarket.

He said: “The aftermarket is ever-evolving, with innovation, efficiency, and technical support driving success – and I am excited to be part of the industry at Imex. 

“I am also looking forward to exploring Imex’s diverse markets, including LV, CV, and the rapidly growing agricultural sector.”

He added: “By combining personal growth with business goals, my aim is to build on Imex’s momentum and push sustained success for the business and its partners.”

Martin Butterworth, managing director at Imex, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mark to Imex. His extensive experience and leadership in sales make him a valuable addition to our team. We look forward to the contributions he will make in driving our sales strategy forward.”