Lewis’s experience within the fleet management industry spans three decades, with senior positions covering both cars and commercial vehicles as well as 13 years at the BVRLA.

A champion of work-related road safety, Lewis chaired the Department for Transport (DfT) funded “Driving for Better Business” programme and led various studies including a report into the potential use of Intelligent Speed Adaptation in both reducing vehicle accidents and pollution. During this time he was also a trustee of road safety charity Roadsafe.

He is currently a member of the DfT advisory group “The Motorists’ Forum”, a member of the board of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership and a member of the RAC Foundation “Public Policy Committee”.

Commenting on the appointment, managing director Julie Summerell said: ‘We are delighted to announce the appointment of John Lewis as non-executive director.

‘John has a wealth of industry experience and has worked with policy makers at the highest level. His particular focus on road safety and accident reduction will be invaluable as we continue to realise our vision to revolutionise current fleet practices and drive better business decisions through our bespoke risk management programme, DriveSecure.’

Lewis added: ‘I look forward to supporting the team at TR Fleet in developing the DriveSecure concept as the future for the risk management of business drivers and the contribution this can make to improving work related road safety.’