Simon Hunt has joined National Windscreens as the head of sales and marketing.

Simon Hunt, sales and marketing director at National Windscreens

Hunt brings a wide background within the automotive and fleet sector, including head of sales roles at both AA DriveTech and BCA. He also spent seven years at LeasePlan and 11 years at the RAC.

Commenting on his new role, Hunt said his experience in building strong partnerships to deliver competitive advantage for customers will be pivotal.

He will also continue to drive the business’s focus on new technologies.

Hunt outlined: “Whilst I knew this was a great business, with even more potential, the passion in every part of the business to truly delight customers stands out. What is also impressive is how we are using technology to stay ahead of the market and in doing so engage with customers to evolve their digital journey.

“Understanding vehicle complexity as it continues to develop at an accelerating pace, from safety systems to connectivity, is a major challenge for everyone – from insurers and fleet operators to the aftermarket supply chain It is matched by the challenge of a providing a digital journey that continues to exceed customer expectations. Our role is to help our customers stay ahead of the game by investing in technology and training, leveraging our partnerships with world-renewed brands such as Dow, Hella, Pilkington and Saint Gobain, and continuing to engage closely with organisations such as Thatcham and SMMT.

“Developing partnerships with our customers to meet these challenges most effectively is our key objective.”