New public sector director at Europcar car hire

Europcar, Europe's car rental services market leader, has appointed Andrew Franklin as its new public sector director

With more than 23 years of experience in the fleet industry sector and ex head of public sector for Lex Autolease, Andrew Franklin will be in charge of the public sector relations at Europcar.

Renatl giant Europcar is one of the Crown Commercial Service suppliers providing UK Vehicle Hire, UK Car Share and International Vehicle Hire services for both central government and the wider public sector, including Ubeeqo car sharing and electric vehicles rental.

Focusing on more sustainable transport programme, E-Car Club is the Britain's first entirely electric pay-per-use car service club. E-Car Club operates distinctive car sharing solutions in several key UK locations including London, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire, Fife and the Western Isles.

Ken McCall, managing director of Europcar UK Group, explains about the company's approach:

“Joining the Crown Commercial Service framework is a key opportunity for Europcar to continue to meet the needs of the public sector which is taking a lead in the development of sustainable and innovative mobility solutions.

“The appointment of Andrew Franklin, with his extensive credentials in the public sector arena further reinforces our commitment to this market.

“The E-Car Club electric car sharing business is designed to improve local mobility while reducing the costs and environmental impact of every journey.

“And Ubeeqo is challenging the status quo of fleet management to improve productivity, reduce costs and enable more sustainable solutions– fundamental issues right across the public sector.

“Europcar’s investment in technology and innovation means we offer rental solutions that can have a meaningful impact on how central government and the wider public sector tackle the challenge of meeting all their travel needs in a way that’s safe, cost-effective, efficient and sustainable.”