CRAIG Cavanagh has been appointed head of fleet at SEAT.
Cavanagh, SEAT’s former sales operation manager, replaces Peter McDonald who has moved to Nissan.
With a 22 year career at Volkswagen Group, Cavanagh will begin his new appointment on January 01, 2020.
SEAT’s managing director, Richard Harrison, commented:
“Craig is an experienced and trusted member of the SEAT leadership team, and I am delighted to see him progress his career by moving across to lead our fantastic fleet team.
“We have an exciting year ahead for our fleet customers and partners, as we add five new models, electrify the brand, and continue to build upon our high level of service to fleet customers.”
Cavanagh arrives as the brand continues is positive trajectory. True fleet sales have increased seven per cent year-to-date, despite a market decline of two per cent.
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