Monday, October 19, 2009
Darren Payne joins Renault UK
Darren Payne joins Renault UK as new Fleet and Commercial Vehicle Operations Manager
Renault UK has appointed highly-regarded fleet specialist, Darren Payne, as its new Fleet and Commercial Vehicle Operations Director with immediate effect.
Reporting to Managing Director, Roland Bouchara, Darren sits on the Renault UK Board and is responsible for fleet sales and remarketing, as well as all commercial vehicle business.
Darren holds an MBA from Henley Management College and initially embarked on his automotive career with Hertz, followed by PHH (now Arval). In 1995, Darren joined General Motors as LCV Brand Manager, rising to Director level over a 14-year period. During his time in Luton, his other varied senior roles included Leasing Manager for the UK, National Fleet Sales Manager for Vauxhall, Saab and Chevrolet, Sales Director for GM UK Leasing and, most recently, Used Vehicle Sales, Marketing and Operations Director for the UK and Ireland.
Commenting on his new role, Darren said; "I'm delighted to join Renault at such an exciting time, particularly with the latest additions to the New Mégane range and New Master van just appearing on the horizon. Our pivotal electric vehicle range is moving ever closer too and already generating quite a buzz among many of our customers. The fleet industry might still be suffering under the weight of the economic downturn, but with so many impressive models to come, and some already well developed plans for 2010, I'm confident we'll be able to bounce back in quite some style."
Roland Bouchara, Managing Director, Renault UK added, "I am pleased that someone of Darren's calibre joins us as we prepare to launch several key models in the coming months. With a committed and fully-focused team behind him, we're looking forward to re-asserting our brand in the all-important fleet and LCV sectors in the months ahead."
DATED: 19.10.09
FEED: AW
