Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles has a new member in its UK line-up of fleet strategic account managers with the appointment of Mark Hamilton to the newly created role of leasing and strategic account manager.

Hamilton joins Mercedes-Benz UK with significant automotive experience, having spent the past eight years with Audi UK as national key account manager and regional contract hire and leasing manager, as well as a further five years as regional manager at Nissan GB Commercial Vehicles.

Andrew Lawson, national fleet sales manager at Mercedes-Benz UK, said: "The appointment of Mark is just another demonstration of commitment in the commercial vehicle fleet arena.

“One of our key focuses in Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles is our ambition to grow within this industry.

"We are pleased to welcome Mark to the fleet team - he brings with him a wealth of experience with corporate customers and the contract hire and leasing sector."