FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) has appointed Andrew Waite as its new fleet and remarketing director, replacing Francis Bleasdale.

Waite has been with FCA since June last year, filling the role of national sales manager for Fiat Professional.

Before that, he was head of sales (sales director – commercial vehicles) at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for four years.

In Waite’s new role, his responsibilities include developing the Fiat Chrysler Group fleet and business sales strategy across all group brands, devising brand specific activities to drive awareness in the fleet market, and achieving Fiat Group fleet sales volume and market share.

Bleasdale had held the role since August 2014.

An FCA spokesman said an official announcement will be made about Bleasdale’s future plans later.