Experienced finance specialist Martyn Bellis has been appointed as Commercial Director of Bus & Coach at Asset Alliance Group. In the newly-created role, Bellis, 55, is tasked with enhancing the company’s offering to existing customers, as well as seeking to secure new business and maximising opportunities in the electric bus and coach market. “Given the […]
Places at the Scottish trucking favourite are already sold out, but please visit the show’s Facebook page to leave your name on the reserve list. We’re thrilled to announce that the Grampian Truck Show, supported by Grampian Continental and Asset Alliance Group, is back for 2023. The event will take place on the 22nd […]
Ian Pakeman, Head of Technology Development I’ve been told that I’m a great example of rising through the ranks in our business, and after about 15 years at the company I recommend it as a great place to work. I started in a position that involved checking vehicles in and out. Since then, I’ve probably […]
Total cost of ownership might make a good business case but it doesn’t help cashflow or make credit lines more elastic. So how will operators finance these enormously expensive vehicles? Is there sufficient elasticity in the market, sufficient lending appetite? “In terms of HGVs powered by electric, we are still some years away from these […]
Paul Wright, Sales Director, Contract Hire, Leasing & Rental I relish the responsibilities that go with heading up the contract hire and leasing division – the largest division in the Asset Alliance Group, and it’s satisfying also that all the divisions feed off one another, working together to meet our group goal. My remit includes […]
It was great to be back. Our bus and coach expert finance team strengthened their relationships with some of our loyal customers and made lots of new connections at the Euro Bus Expo, held at Birmingham’s NEC. After a break of three years, the show was well attended by both exhibitors and visitors. There was […]
Luan Mattocks, Fleet Customer Support Supervisor I’m told I am the “Big Yellow” in the Fleet department. This means I am always positive and upbeat and that’s without coffee! It really is a compliment to hear that and tells me I’m in the right role here in the business, especially since I’m so passionate about […]
Efficient fleet management is always a priority, but managers are increasingly looking for ways to go beyond the basics in today’s economic climate. With the global market set to grow from 22 billion dollars in 2022 to 54.2 billion by 2027, implementing innovative solutions can help fleet managers lower costs, improve safety and monitor operations […]
Caroline Atkin, Group Operations Administrator At Asset Alliance Group, I manage contract hire and hire purchase contracts, dealing with compliance, governance and finance. Given it is “back-office”, the importance of this is not always visible, but it is key and the team are kept very busy. For example, on the compliance side, we make sure […]
In little over 2 years we are pleased to say that our Charity Committee and Staff have been involved in raising a milestone £100,000 for good causes, mainly childrens’ charities and support organisations including cancer and lupus charities. This year alone we have seen support for a cycle rides, marathon running, mud runners, an aid […]
