EDAM Group has appointed Ben Parry as business development director to “grow presence in key sectors”.

Parry (pictured), who previously worked with Accident Exchange, will be responsible for the company’s activity with dealerships and manufacturers across the UK.

He said: “I’m excited to have joined the EDAM Group team, and am looking forward to making the company a leading supplier of credit hire services in the dealer and manufacturer sectors.

“We have a very strong proposition for these sectors, allowing us to further develop dealership and manufacturer revenue streams whilst enhancing their customer service levels too.”

EDAM is in the second year of its three-year plan, and the company reports that it is “on course to achieve ambitious target to double the size of the business”.

EDAM Group’s group sales director Nigel Evans said: “Ben is another valuable addition to the team.

"We are confident that his experience in the industry and enthusiasm for the role will bring us further successes as we look to grow strategically across all automotive sectors, including dealerships and manufacturers.”