Chris Crow has been appointed chief editor at CAP. Crow will focus on developing CAP’s operational processes.

“Chris is an ideal choice to help steer CAP into an increasingly demanding future because his many years as a customer give him invaluable insight into where CAP can pursue improvement,” said development director Anthony Doherty.

“Working in partnership with our customers has become central to CAP’s strategy in recent years and the appointment of Chris Crow is reflective of that core philosophy.”

Crow moved into contract hire and leasing from the finance sector in 1994, initially as pricing manager for Lex Vehicle Leasing. He then moved to First National (later to become Lloyds TSB Autolease) overseeing purch-asing, pricing and acquisitions.

He has also worked for Hitachi Vehicle Capital and the contract hire arm of Reg Vardy. In addition Crow has been a consultant for a number of major clients, including LeasePlan, as well as creating a vehicle logistics business.

Crow said: “CAP is a great business with major strengths and a wealth of knowledge.”