Axis Fleet Management has appointed Des Evans as a non-executive director.

Evans has spent more than 40 years in commercial vehicle sales and marketing in the UK. As sales director and later CEO of MAN Truck & Bus UK until 2014, he led the development of the company and its dealer network.

He was awarded an OBE in recognition of his services to the motor industry in 2016.

Robert J. Montague, executive chairman at Axis Fleet Management, said: “Des will bring great value to the company with his knowledge, experience and reputation.

“I look forward, with my colleagues, to working with Des as the company continues to grow and expand.”