COLIN Parnell has joined PSA Groupe’s Robins & Day dealership group as its National Fleet Sales Manager.

Colin moves from Newport-based leasing broker Vansdirect where he was Commercial Director.

He had helped steer the commercial vehicle brokerage to its third successive Best Leasing Van Broker of the Year award run by the Leasing Broker Federation.

Colin said on his new appointment:

“It was a difficult decision to leave the business but good to go out on a high winning the award again. It’s a great business and I am sure it will go from strength to strength.”

Colin added that he was now focused on helping the West London based Robins & Day business grow.

“I am looking forward to developing the fleet and business proposition at Robins & Day. The business has seen a sustained period of growth, and this is set to continue with the Vauxhall brand being added to the Peugeot and Citroen marques.

“There are exciting plans ahead, with a range of products and financial packages that fit with SME, middle market and major corporate fleets.”

Before joining Vansdirect, Colin was Manager – Contract Hire & Leasing for FCA Group.