Driver Hire has strengthened its driver risk management team with the appointment of Neill Richards and Paul Williams as business development managers.

Before joining Driver Hire, Richards had accumulated two decades of experience in the fleet, contract hire, leasing and B2B sectors.

Most recently, he was group fleet and corporate manager for LSH Auto UK Manchester and Tamworth (Mercedes Benz Market Areas). He will look after the North of England.

Williams has also spent the major part of his 25-year career in the automotive industry and previously worked as national fleet sales manager for Hyundai Motors UK, based in High Wycombe. He will work with the South of England.

Driver Hire’s commercial director David Slack said: “Our Driver Risk Management division is looking to expand its offering into the true fleet sector.

"With that in mind we’ve recruited Neill and Paul – both of whom come to us with strong fleet and business development experience.”