Former Nissan UK sales director Simon Thomas is to be Nissan Europe’s vice president of sales operations. He is currently vice president for sales and marketing for Nissan and Infiniti at Nissan Canada.

Anil Subherwal is the new sales manager at Mercedes-Benz of Hitchin.

Kings Seat Southampton has hired John Smyth and Wayde Park for its sales team.

The Harrogate-based Nidd Vale Group has appointed Kelly Patrick as senior sales administrator.

Rob Thrift is the new national fleet sales manager for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge.

Dave Merifield has been promoted to assistant sales manager at Westover Toyota in Bournemouth.

Lexus in Poole has hired Scott Clark as sales specialist for its West Quay Rode showroom.

Dutton Forshaw Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge has appointed Stephen Handyside and Stuart Dicks as sales manager and aftersales manager respectively.

Alistair Jeff has been appointed client services director at Portfolio. Neil Packham is now sales director new business.

Secure Valeting has promoted Mark Pearce and Joe Quaidoo to divisional directors.