Stoke-on-Trent, UK: Prohire has appointed of Dean Bailey as operations director. He was previously with Hexagon Leasing and Ryder.
His remit encompasses the company’s Vehicle Maintenance Units in Stoke-on-Trent and Tunbridge Wells, as well as its mobile technicians. He will also be responsible for fleet engineering and fleet compliance.
Bailey said: “I’m genuinely excited about joining Prohire, a company with a wide-ranging fleet, touching every part of the industry and serving a diverse range of customers. I’ve been in this industry for almost 40 years and it’s great to come to a company that’s thinking outside the box, proactively pushing the boundaries of service delivery and going the extra mile to support customers.
“I’m looking forward to what the future brings, especially in the area of alternative fuels, which Prohire has embraced through Progreen.”
Jay Edwards, managing director of Prohire, said: “Dean is a commercial vehicle contract hire industry veteran with a vast amount of experience. His knowledge and expertise will be invaluable to Prohire as we move forwards and continue to optimise our service delivery, and I’m delighted to welcome him to the team.”
Dean Bailey, Operations Director at Prohire