Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK has announced the appointment of Ricky McFarland to the newly created role of national corporate and leasing sales manager.
Reporting to fleet and used car director Francis Bleasdale, McFarland takes over responsibility of the UK corporate and leasing sales teams across all FCA brands: Fiat, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, Jeep.
Previously he was the department’s assistant sales operations manager, and he has experience in managing and winning global and European corporate accounts, systems development projects, UK market forecasting, sales planning and accountancy.
Francis Bleasdale said: “His wide experience will only enhance the good results we are already achieving, as we move into an exciting and busy 2015.”
FCA's launches in 2015 include two crossover SUVs: the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X.
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