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Sandicliffe Motor Contracts MD retires

Sandicliffe Motor Contracts has appointed a new managing director, Alastair Houston, as it announced the retirement of Gary Benfield after 10 years in the business.

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Alastair Houston (L) is taking over as managing director from Gary Benfield (R).

Benfield joined the team in May 2006 before becoming MD shortly after, and has been instrumental in growing the business, not only in terms of fleet size, but in developing its range of services.

Benfield said: “It has been a great privilege to be a part of Sandicliffe Motor Contracts’ journey.

“The decision to retire wasn’t altogether an easy one, and I’m sure to miss the daily hustle and bustle of the office, but I am looking forward to this next stage in my life.”

Alastair Houston has been appointed as Benfield’s successor and brings almost 30 years’ experience in the automotive sector, including a 20-year tenure at Northgate in roles that included sales director and managing director positions of Northgate subsidiary companies, prior to joining the UK board as business transformation director.

Commenting on his new role, Houston said: “The business is in great shape and the legacy in which Gary is leaving behind means I have a fantastic foundation to build and develop upon.

“Not only working with such an experienced and knowledgeable team, but with some ambitious projects already taking shape, I can concentrate on making sure, as a business, we plan effectively and deliver our longer-term objectives.”

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Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.