Leading commercial vehicle company Marshall Fleet Solutions has announced that, with immediate effect, Simon Nash has joined the business as its new Head of Fleet and Supplier Management.

Reporting to Mark Sutcliffe, Operations Director, Simon will be an integral part of the Operations Senior Leadership Team with a particular focus on developing Marshall Fleet Solutions’ supplier network to support its ambitious growth plans within the fleet management division of the business.

Simon brings with him a wealth of knowledgeable and experience in both mechanical engineering and fleet management within the retail distribution sector, having previously worked for several of the UK’s largest supermarket chains.

His most recent role was as National Fleet Engineering Manager for Sainsbury’s, where he worked for more than seven years and was responsible for fleet specification and replacement, ensuring the operational fleet was safe, legally compliant, maintained, available, and managed within budgets through to disposal.

Simon has also worked for Tesco PLC for over 12 years in the roles of Transport Team Manager, LGV Manager, and eventually Regional Engineer.

Speaking on his new role with Marshall Fleet Solutions, Simon said: “I am thrilled to be joining Marshall Fleet Solutions at such an exciting time for the business, and I am looking forward to working with all the team to drive further growth in its supplier network.”

Announcing details of Simon’s appointment, Mark Sutcliffe, Operations Director at Marshall Fleet Solutions, said: “I am delighted that we have attracted Simon to Marshall Fleet Solutions and I am confident that his vast experience and knowledge in fleet management within the retail distribution sector will help contribute to our continued levels of excellence in customer service and growth.”