UK- based Essential Fleet Services has appointed Ed Hummel as commercial director.

Hummel joined Essential Fleet Services from EurotaxGlass’s, a provider of automotive data and intelligence, where he held the role of managing director. He has previously worked in sales leadership roles with several automotive organisations including Honda, Volkswagen and Ford Motor Company.

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Essential has operations spanning the North West, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the South East, and has a turnover of approximately £43m.

Up to earlier this year it was operating under the name Fleet and Passenger Services and it was renamed after a management buy-out by private equity firm Endless.

Ray O’Toole, chief executive at Essential Fleet Services, said: "We’re very pleased Ed has decided to join us. He will be a great asset to the business and an energetic member of our senior management team and board, supporting Essential to achieve our significant growth ambitions. He is very experienced in delivering strong commercial results in challenging business environments, demonstrating engaging and effective leadership to transform the sales process and client relationships."

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