CD Auction Group has appointed Graham Howes as its new commercial director.

Graham Howes was previously commercial director at both SMA Vehicle Remarketing and Paragon Automotive

Howes was sales director (automotive) of Copart UK and also brings experience as commercial director of both SMA Vehicle Remarketing and Paragon Automotive. He is also a director of the Vehicle Remarketing Association.

In his new role, Howes will be responsible for building on the success of the group over the past two years and developing relationships with existing vendors and buyers.

Andy Brown, CD Auction Group managing director, said: “Graham has great experience in the sector and we are delighted to have him on board. He will be a very good addition to the team as we seek to build on the success of the last two years, doubling our sales volumes and rapidly expanding our vendor and buyer base.

“While we continue to grow and develop new products, it’s also important that we maintain the high quality, personal service to our existing customers that underpins our success.”

Graham Howes added: “I’m looking forward to this new challenge. CD Auction Group is one of the leading online vehicle remarketing and fleet support companies in the sector and it’s great to be joining at this exciting time in its development.”