BEN, the automotive industry charity, has appointed Brian Back to its board.

Back is chairman of Zenith Vehicle Contracts and a director of the British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA), having been its chairman from 2003 – 2005.

Prior to these appointments, he was managing director of Inchcape Vehicle Contracts for 12 years.

Gerard Barclay, BEN’s chief executive, said: "We are delighted that Back has joined our board to represent the BVRLA an important sector of the industry employing over 30,000 people.

"The BVRLA has supported BEN for a number of years in its activities and has raised significant funding as well as increased awareness of the charity."

Brian Back