JCT600 Contracts has appointed Paul Walters (pictured) as its new sales director.

Based at Apperley Bridge, JCT600 Contracts is a stand-alone business within JCT600, specialising in leasing and fleet management.

Walters has more than 24 years’ experience in the vehicle leasing industry. He joins JCT600 Contracts from GE Capital EMEA.  His roles include pan European strategic accounts manager and pan European strategic accounts director in which he managed 14 European customers with a combined vehicle fleet in excess of 50,000.

In his new role, Walters will use his experience and knowledge of working within larger organisations to facilitate JCT600 Contracts’ future strategy, adding more rigour and focus to the sales process.

Managing director of JCT600 contracts Andrew Mann said: “Paul is a welcome addition to the team; he is vastly experienced and will bring a new dimension to the progress of our company.”

Walters said: “JCT600 is a well-financed, robust business which has carved out a very successful niche for itself by providing a personal, tailored service to SMEs. 

“It is in prime position to move on to greater things in the UK fleet market and I am really excited by the opportunities to build on these solid foundations and drive further growth.”

JCT600 Contracts employs 43 staff and operates a fleet of 7,000 vehicles, predominantly serving SMEs, typically with fleets of 5-200 vehicles, supplying all brands of cars, vans and mini buses throughout the UK.