Automotive consultancy Bluegrasscoms has appointed Henry Cowdry (pictured) to the board as its director of operations.

Cowdry joins Bluegrasscoms on October 1 from Volkswagen UK where he has been leading aftersales commercial programmes for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. He  has 20 years’ experience, predominantly in aftersales, with various manufacturers.

Cowdry has overseen the recent record growth in hours, parts and accessory sales at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles through fleet solutions for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle customers.

Previously, at PSA Peugeot Citroën, he was head of strategic channels where, as well as looking after fleet aftersales and having responsibility for bodyshop operations, he merged the Peugeot and Citroën trade clubs.

Bluegrasscoms works with vehicle manufacturers to increase sales through franchised dealers, independent garages, fleet customers and national chains.