Manheim Remarketing has appointed George Grant, a former senior executive at Bank of Scotland Dealer Finance, as operations director.

Grant is tasked with shaping and influencing business processes within Manheim Remarketing to ensure the delivery of cost-effective and efficient operational services to customers.

He will also be responsible for all of Manheim’s remarketing business support services including reconditioning, inspections and logistics.

Grant’s 30-year career in the automotive industry includes leadership positions at Bank of Scotland, where he was most recently head of dealer finance and responsible for more than 300 operational staff.

Grant said: “Manheim Remarketing has set the industry standard in service delivery for many years. To have the opportunity to help Manheim maintain its worldwide reputation for operational excellence is undoubtedly a career highlight for me and I look forward to taking on the role.”

Mike Pilkington, managing director, Manheim Remarketing added: “We are delighted to welcome George Grant to the management team. His wealth of skills and experience will ensure he plays a key role in consolidating Manheim’s position as the UK’s leading remarketing company.”