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Zenith Appoints Richard Jones As Group CEO, Tim Buchan Retires

PRIVATEOct 03, 2024over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Zenith

Richard Jones
YorkMotor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Zenith, a Leeds-based truck-to-car vehicle leasing and fleet management company, has appointed Richard Jones as its new group chief executive officer (CEO) to lead the company through the next stage of its development. Tim Buchan retires after 14 years as CEO.

Company Information

Company

Zenith

Location

York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

About

Zenith is the UK’s leading independent leasing, fleet management and vehicle outsourcing business. Whether it’s trucks, vans or cars; a long-term commitment or an instant response, Zenith has the best people and the best tech in-house to ensure fleets are performing at their peak in the ever-changing landscape, 24/7/365. We're independent, so we can be trusted to always do what's right for our customers. That's why we've been leading the way for 30 years.

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