Dekra Automotive, the consultancy company, has appointed Paul Bradbury as managing director.

Dekra offers vehicle inspection services and performance improvement programmes for franchised dealer networks.

Bradbury  joins from Dekra Automotive Solutions where he was responsible for new business growth across Europe.

Previously, he had held a variety of roles within the motorsports industry, automotive component manufacturing and most recently was MD at BCA Mainland Europe.

Frederic Schmit, Dekra’s regional executive vice president, said: “Paul will lead the UK expansion of our automotive business as we develop and grow our offerings in quality testing, certification and training solutions."