The BVRLA has announced the appointment of Toby Poston as its new chief executive.
The rental and leasing industry body said Poston would take up the role on 1 January, with current chief executive Gerry Keaney due to retire at the end of the year.
Poston has been with the BVRLA for 16 years, and is currently its director of corporate affairs.
He said: “I am thrilled and honoured for the opportunity to continue working with an industry, membership and team that I have so much respect and affection for.
“My role is to continue building the reputation and capabilities of the BVRLA so that it can support members in delivering decarbonisation and responding to a fast-moving regulatory environment.
“Further change and challenge are inevitable, but I will ensure that the association is fit for the future and ready to respond.”
BVRLA chairman Jon Lawes said: “Toby is uniquely placed to lead the association through the challenging times ahead. He has piloted the transformation of its policy and public affairs team and delivered a huge increase in the association’s voice of influence.
“He brings exceptional knowledge of the industry and a deep understanding of both the shared and diverse needs of our members.
“He impressed us with his strategic vision, passion for delivering member value and his intimate understanding of the BVRLA team.”
