Cox Automotive has appointed Craig Bithray as operations director of its Manheim Vehicle Services brand.

Craig Bithray, operations director of Manheim Vehicle Services

Bithray has a wealth of experience in the vehicle services sector and is a specialist in large scale defleet and refurbishment operations. He has established and lead vehicle services operations for automotive businesses including BCA, Paragon Automotive, Nationwide Crash Repairs and Inchcape.

He will report to Liam Quegan, managing director of wholesale at Cox Automotive.

Quegan said: “Craig is a superb addition to our leadership team. His experience in all aspects of the vehicle refurbishment journey is second to none and I know he will play an instrumental role in continuing the fast-paced development of our MVS business.”

Bithray added: “Manheim Vehicle Services is a force to be reckoned within the defleet and refurbishment sector and Cox Automotive’s commitment in building a sustainable, trusted and high-quality vehicle services business is clear to see. I’m excited at the opportunity ahead of us.”