Lightfoot gears up for international expansion with new appointments
Lightfoot has made three senior appointments with the company planning to expand its offering across Europe, North America and beyond.
Donato Quagliariello (pictured) joins as international sales channel director, tasked with leading Lightfoot’s reseller and partner expansion into mainland Europe.
He has held several senior positions across the automotive sector, including as director in France for Quartix and sales and marketing director for Optimum Automotive.
He said: “I am excited to be part of this fantastic team. Lightfoot has a unique value proposition by engaging with every driver, every day, supporting our clients’ safety, environmental and social corporate goals and giving fleet managers the insight they need to be more efficient, eco-friendly and cost-effective.
“Expanding Lightfoot’s footprint internationally with our strategic partners (insurance and brokers and resellers) will make driving for work safer and more sustainable – two missions close to my heart.”
Matt Wallis has also been appointed as the new commercial lead for Winnie – Lightfoot’s workplace app to gamify and reward business-critical behaviours.
He is a former managing director of Kuantic, the connected vehicle data business which is now part of Stellantis, and was previously European sales director at Opia, as well as EMEA sales director at MiTAC.
Finally, Luke Huxham has been appointed as head of data. He joins from Epic Games where he was senior analytics engineer for the Epic Game Store.
He was previously head of data and analytics at Full Fibre and also spent time at Openreach building next-generation testing capabilities.
Paul Hollick, managing director at Lightfoot, said: “With businesses in Europe increasingly focusing on vehicle and driver safety, operational efficiency and, in particular, decarbonisation, this is an exciting time for the sector, and for Lightfoot.
“That’s because we know our innovative offering will provide fleet operators with the data and insight to build safer and more efficient vehicle operations – we are a solution that is totally different in the market.
“Our platform integrates seamlessly with existing fleet and telematics systems, while we can also serve as a powerful stand-alone solution, combining in-cab driver coaching technology with an employee focused rewards app to deliver safety improvements and decarbonisation reductions for fleets – something we know is of paramount importance in all blue-chip companies in the European markets.”
AA Business Services appoints new business development manager
AA Business Services has appointed Dan Main as a new business development manager.
With a background in vehicle maintenance and repair, Main’s new role at the AA will see him develop products and leverage data analytics to enhance vehicle health and predict breakdowns.
James Starling, director at AA Business Services, said: “Our commitment to growth reflects The AA’s steadfast commitment to innovation, delivering exceptional customer service, and propelling growth within the sector we support. We’re delighted to welcome Dan to the team.”
Main added: “I am delighted to join the AA Business Services team and lead initiatives that harness digital capabilities to deliver unparalleled solutions for our customers.
“Together, we will build a ‘total solution’ that meets the evolving needs of the automotive industry.”
Mike Cutts joins Iveco as business line director
Iveco UK has announced Mike Cutts as its business line director full range UK and Republic of Ireland after a successful five-year period growing the Iveco light business line.
This new role will also incorporate Iveco’s heavy vehicle range including the Eurocargo, Iveco X-Way and Iveco S-Way.
Cutts joined Iveco in 2019 as the light business line director and has overseen a strong increase in product visibility and light commercial vehicle market share.
He said: “I am thrilled to be working with our heavy product – as well as continue the momentum generated on light vehicles – as Iveco enters an exciting chapter of new models, impressive levels of investment, and a focus on the future.
“Iveco’s portfolio features some of the most capable vehicles on the market, providing operators with the perfect partner to achieve even the most demanding of missions.”
Vincenzo Nicolo, Iveco UK and Ireland’s business director, added: “We welcome Mike to his new role after his achievements as light business line director.
“Now covering the full range, we look forward to his guidance to help our brand continue to thrive in the UK and Ireland.”
Lauren Pamma joins EVA England’s board of directors
EVA England has appointed Lauren Pamma to its board of directors, following on from her recent appointment as head of energy and infrastructure at Aldermore Bank.
Between 2020 and 2024, she led the Green Finance Institute’s Coalition for the Decarbonisation of Transport, which focused on developing new financial products and solutions to help accelerate the decarbonisation of transport.
In June 2024, Lauren joined Aldermore Bank to establish and lead a new Energy and Infrastructure team, dedicated to the energy and infrastructure renewables financing sector.
She said: “EVA England has been representing the views of EV drivers for many years and has fast become an integral voice in the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
“I’m delighted to be joining the EVA England board at a time when EV drivers really need a collective voice to ease the transition for all.”
Warren Philips, chair of the board for EVA England, added: “With her rich background in green finance and dedication to electric vehicles, Lauren is poised to be an extraordinary contributor to EVA England.
“Her knowledge and insights are expected to be pivotal in advancing our efforts to promote EV adoption and the development of infrastructure throughout England, propelling us closer to our vision of accessible electric mobility for all.”