News in brief: Fleet Operations invests in fleet management firm; Jason Chamberlain expands responsibilities; Last call for BVRLA's Fleets in Charge

Fleet Operations invests in OviDrive

FLEET management company Fleet Operations has made a “significant” investment in OviDrive, a global provider of fleet management solutions and data consolidation. Partner investor, Groupe Faubourg, joins Fleet Operations in the financing deal, alongside long-standing investor, Shell Fleet Solutions.

The strategic alliance according to Fleet Operations will enable OviDrive to leverage the global operational presence and expertise of TraXall International – of which Fleet Operations and Groupe Faubourg are majority shareholders – and offer clients an even wider array of solutions to help optimise their fleets. TraXall International’s extensive network currently extends across 37 European and Latin American countries.

CEO of Fleet Operations and TraXall International, Ross Jackson (pictured), joins the board of OviDrive while Fleet Operations’ head of finance, Oliver Booth, becomes OviDrive’s new CFO.

“TraXall is thrilled to partner with OviDrive in this expansion of already innovative fleet management solutions,” said Jackson.

“It’s an excellent business with a passionate management team and advanced capability to consolidate and analyse global fleet data. OviDrive has huge potential in a space with a growing need for accurate and meaningful data solutions.”

Jason Chamberlain promoted as he takes on commercial director duties at TrucTyre

JASON Chamberlain (left), currently the sales director at ATS Euromaster, is seeing responsibilities expanded as he takes over the commercial director role at TrucTyre.

In his expanded new role, Jason will be responsible for overseeing and driving business growth for both ATS Euromaster and TrucTyre, including the management of all existing customers. The promotion will ensure customers of both ATS Euromaster and TrucTyre get a consistent and high quality level of service, across all vehicle types.

Tructyre, together with ATS Euromaster is part of the global, brand-leading Michelin group, and is the only national commercial tyre management company that fully operates across the UK providing specialist support to the nation’s commercial truck fleets. Its proactive tyre maintenance service ensures tyres are legal, safe and efficient, and offers rapid roadside support.

Jason’s team will expand to over 40 and will work collaboratively to drive success at both businesses. As well as overseeing sales operations and executing the strategic plan to further grow the client base.

BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge conference takes place this week

THE BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge conference will take place on Wednesday 20 September at the QEII conference centre in London.

The BVRLA says there are still a few places still available and BVRLA leasing brokers are welcome to attend. Tickets can be ordered here: https://fleetsincharge.co.uk/

Among the event’s sponsors are Broker News funder partner Arval UK.

The keynote speakers at the Conference are:

Maria Bengtsson, partner at EY: The UK’s decarbonisation journey is long and complicated. Where has progress been seen to date, and where are things stalling?
Andrew Miller, CEO at Motability Operations: The UK’s biggest fleet operator, with 650,000 vehicles, will share lessons learned in making electric vehicles accessible to all drivers
Sebastien Albertus, director at Europcar Mobility Group: A global leader in car and van hire shares its blueprint for decarbonisation, considering changing consumer habits
Lakshmi Moorthy, managing director at Arval UK: As the transport revolution accelerates, what solutions are arising to ensure used EV sales, charging infrastructure and van fleets can keep up?