Simon Bailes Peugeot in Stockton has appointed Emma Griffiths to oversee its fleet and business provision at its Teesside dealership.

In her new role as dedicated fleet and business specialist Griffiths will continue to manage the dealership’s current portfolio of clients, in addition to securing relationships and fulfilling the fleet and business requirements of new customers.

Her aim is to position Simon Bailes Peugeot, as the fleet and business dealer of choice in the Teesside and surrounding areas.

Griffiths said: “Simon Bailes Peugeot already has a great presence in the Teesside area and I hope to bolster the dealership’s current offering and strengthen the existing customer base with my experience which will complement the rest of the team.

“I am looking forward to welcoming anyone who is looking for a new fleet vehicle for their business, and introducing them to the wide variety of models and specifications that we can offer.”

Having always worked in the motor industry, Griffiths brings more than 14 years’ experience to this position.

She started her career in aftersales as a service advisor in 2004 with a competitor motor retailer in York, and has worked with brands including Nissan, Renault and Mercedes-Benz.

Simon Bailes Peugeot’s managing director John Sedgwick said: “Emma has an exceptional amount of experience in the motor retail business sector and is well-known in the Teesside area.

"She is a perfect fit to help us utilise our fleet and business offering and we are delighted to have her join our Stockton branch.”

Pictured: (L) Emma Griffiths with John Sedgwick, Managing Director of Simon Bailes Peugeot