Former Audatex managing director Alex Leonard has become chairman of Bodyshop Management Systems (BMS).

He said: “My focus with BMS is to help develop and grow the company leading to a flotation. We are already exploring new ways to address some of the more pressing problems confronting our customers. We are uniquely placed to provide solutions to improve efficiency and profitability.”

BMS is a provider of process control systems to the motor industry and author of the AudaManager bodyshop management system marketed by Audatex.