Coventry, UK: Contract hire, fleet management and rental specialist Fraikin has appointed Peter Backhouse as UK managing director, in a move which sees him return to the business, having originally been chief executive of the company between 2010 and 2015.
Before his reappointment Backhouse had spent much of this year working in a consultancy role for Fraikin, sharing his industry experience which has included 13 years holding senior supply chain and logistics positions at BT and Jewson.
He was also at Ryder between 1997 and 2008, with seven years as vice president and managing director of its European fleet and supply chain business. He was also managing director of Bunzl Healthcare for two years before joining Fraikin for the first time, returning to the industry as a consultant in 2019.
Backhouse says: “I’m delighted to be returning to a leading fleet company in Fraikin as managing director, especially at such an exciting time for the industry. So much is changing right now with new legislation, new environmentally friendly drivelines, and new connected technologies. With such a fast pace of evolution it’s vital for businesses to access the most expert, independent, and up-to-date advice when making decisions about future fleet strategy.
“With strong funding fully secured and ready to use, we are also in the enviable position of being able to look at significant fleet investments, with both new and existing customers. Our Board and Shareholders are fully committed to develop and grow our UK business and we are excited and ready for a strong and positive future.”
