NORTHGATE Vehicle Hire, which has branches in Cannock, Stoke, Birmingham and Kidderminster, has appointed Mark Goss as asset procurement director as the company sets to expand and build on its growth plans.

Mr Goss will be responsible for Northgate’s UK asset procurement strategy and all related purchases across its network of 69 branches.

Previously working as head of best practice, procurement and asset management for energy giant EON, he has experience in developing, managing and optimising procurement systems.

Having worked with the company for almost nine years, he was responsible for a team of more than 85 people supporting EON’s procurement transformation in both the UK and Sweden.

His new role at Northgate will see him draw on that experience as he heads up asset-related purchases associated with Northgate’s 55,000-strong fleet of vehicles.

Mr Goss said: “Joining the company at this critical growth period provides me with a unique opportunity to shape the company’s vehicle-associated assets."

Mike Willink, supply chain and business development director for Northgate Vehicle Hire, said: “There have been many changes throughout the company in recent years, with a particular focus on investment in our systems, people and infrastructure.

"Mark’s appointment complements this activity and ensures our continued focus on the delivery of a quality service, as we grow our business.”