Earlier this year, the brand announced the launch of a new Group Fleet function to combine forces and maximise synergies between back office functions for all the Group brand fleet teams. With this department now operational, the brand teams are able to focus on building relationships with fleet customers and working with Volkswagen’s fleet retailers across the UK to deliver products and services to company car drivers and fleet managers.

Joining the team are James Scott, who becomes area fleet manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland, Daniel Rushton, who takes over as area fleet manager for Central East of England, and Mark Johnson who has joined Volkswagen as fleet sales manager.

James Scott has worked in the motor industry for over 12 years and joined the Volkswagen Fleet team from the leasing sector. Prior to this role, he worked in various account management and new business development teams with Avis. 

Daniel Rushton has been with Volkswagen Group for over six years, having started his career as a graduate and gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience working closely with fleet industry influencers. More recently, Rushton worked in supply and planning roles in the Volkswagen brand.

Mark Johnson has joined Volkswagen as fleet sales manager responsible for a team of five area fleet managers in the south of England. Before coming to Volkswagen, Johnson spent ten years with Toyota in various roles in fleet, product marketing and retail sales operations.

Volkswagen UK’s head of fleet Michael O’Shea said: ‘I’m delighted that James, Daniel and Mark have joined our team to strengthen our relationships with customers. These relationships are key to us achieving the goals we have set for the next five years.’

These new appointments bring the Volkswagen fleet team up to full capacity, with nine area fleet managers, two fleet sales managers, two contract hire and leasing managers and one public sector manager.