Claire English, head of fleet at Audi UK, reveals her dream cars and her thoughts on the biggest challenges for fleets in her ‘Fleet 15’.

Claire English, head of fleet at Audi UK

What is your ambition in your current job role?

To continue to find new and innovative ways to further animate the Audi fleet customer experience.

What job did you want to do when growing up?

At a young age I used to tell my dad I wanted to work for Volkswagen every time we passed one on the road.

The best takeaway food is?

Nando’s. One of the few places you can order broccoli and corn for the kids to ease the guilt of mid-week takeaway.

What’s the proudest moment in your career?

Being fortunate enough to work with some of the best teammates in the industry – in Volkswagen, Volkswagen CV and Audi. I can honestly say we are a “fleet family” here at VWG and I love that.

Favourite James Bond?

Has to be Daniel Craig – although I can’t watch when the beautiful cars get trashed!

If money was no object, what’s the first thing you would buy?

A long holiday with the family – where we leave the phones/tech behind.

Name three cars in your dream garage

Just two would do me: Audi Q4 e-tron and Volkswagen ID. Buzz.

The biggest challenges facing fleets at the moment?

Controlling increasing fleet running costs and managing the accelerated move towards EVs.

Your dream holiday… Where in the world are you?

North Berwick, Scotland. Golf, beach and family time – perfect.

Night in or night out?

Night in – I feel old writing that!

Supermarket of choice?

Waitrose – friendly staff in store, good range of products with online delivery for busy weeks.

What car do you drive?

Audi Q4 e-tron, which is my first EV. It has been a great learning curve – 14,000 miles in now after a few months and it’s going well!

Tea, coffee or other?

Coffee.

Books or magazines?

Books.

Your idol in life and work?

In life, my seven-year-old daughter Emily due to her infectious energy and enthusiasm. At work – my fleet team are my idols. In what has been a challenging 12 months they have dug in and cracked on with enthusiasm and drive throughout. They are a very special bunch!