British sportscar-maker Lotus has continued to strengthen its senior management team with a new chief commercial officer. It announced on 27 January that former Ferrari man Andreas Prillmann will be responsible for sales, marketing and after-sales functions the Norfolk-based manufacturer.

Banking watchdog the Financial Services Authority (FSA) announced today (9 February) that chief executive officer Hector Sants will leave the organisation this summer.

Former Oracle sales star Dean Forbes has joined KDS, whose online system helps companies reduce their travel and expense costs whilst ensuring staff are compliant with company policy.

Ricardo plc’s US subsidiary has strengthened the company’s senior management team with key appointments this month.

The National Skills Academy for Financial Services (NSAFS) has strengthened its team by employing Therese Reinheimer-Jones as regional director for London, it said on 5 January.

Aon, Manchester’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, announced on 13 January that it has appointed Kelvin Chadwick as sales director. He will lead the commercial sales effort and build on three years of strong revenue growth for the branch.

Kia Motors Europe has announced the appointment of Bernard Bradley as vice-president sales, as the company continues to add new resources and strength to its sales organisation in Europe.

German-born sales management specialist Thomas Hajek is stepping up from his position as managing director of Maserati GB Ltd to a Western European role.

Renault Trucks UK has appointed Mark Patterson (32) as its new regional sales manager for used vehicles.

It seems that some organisations are bucking the trend for taking their sales teams off the road. With a renewed focus on local sales, national automotive glazing services provider Auto Windscreens has appointed a regional sales team, the company announced on 14 December.

The UKs largest credit insurance broker, Aon Trade Credit UK (ATC) announced on 1 December that it has appointed Phil Simmons, Kevin Finch and Nicola Smith formerly of RK Harrison.

Dunstable-based truck rental, contract hire, driver and fleet management services company, BRS has appointed Jon Juxon as its new sales director.