CONGRATULATIONS to Doug Hyett who takes up the new role of Commercial Director at fleet management and mobility services provider Fleet Operations.
A highly experienced automotive executive – Doug was previously National Fleet Sales Manager at Volkswagen UK and Head of Mega Fleets and Sales Director at Lex Autolease – he will oversee the commercial development of the business, growing its UK customer base and products, while driving cost-efficiency savings for fleets on their net zero journeys.
Doug’s appointment marks the latest step in an exciting chapter for Fleet Operations, as we continue our rapid growth trajectory, injecting fresh thinking, innovation and energy into the fleet automotive sector. He shares our values, customer-first mentality and long-term strategic vision. His extensive leadership experience and impressive in-depth knowledge of the industry will make him an invaluable addition to our team.
Richard Hipkiss, Managing Director, Fleet Operations Tweet

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