The Warranty Group has appointed Judy Ward to its European leadership team as automotive business development director.

Her role at The Warranty Group, a provider of warranty solutions and underwriting services, will be to work with manufacturers and dealer groups to deliver innovative warranty products and services for new and used vehicles.

Previously she spent nine years as account development director at Paragon Automotive, where she also held roles in customer marketing and motivational programmes.

Ward (pictured) said: “My aim is to develop strategic partnerships with these businesses to ensure their ongoing growth and profitability through meeting the needs of the end user.”