Gerry’s note: This edition of BVRLA News features the association’s Annual Dinner, which took place at the beginning of March. It was a fabulous evening where almost 800 of our industry colleagues gathered to celebrate the achievements of our association, our industry and of those who work within it. A few weeks later, with the country put into lockdown, most business and leisure activity was drastically curtailed. The Covid-19 pandemic has hit us fast and hit us hard, posing an existential threat to the future of many of our members and their business models.
events to keep members up to speed with the latest information, advice and support. Since the start of this crisis we have been liaising with government on a daily basis, making sure that the various support measures, government guidance and regulatory easements are introduced with the vehicle rental and leasing sector’s needs in mind. As I write this, we are entering the next stage of the COVID-19 response, when we gradually emerge from lockdown and learn to live and work with the virus, at least in the short term.
The BVRLA must step-up as never before, keeping members informed and protecting the interests of the wider industry.
I am confident that our resilient, innovative and responsive industry will adapt accordingly to face the challenges of a post-pandemic business environment. We will be there to support you through it. u
Our Covid-19 Bulletin emails are read by around 1,500 people every day, with more of you visiting our dedicated Covid-19 Business Advice web page. We have continued to provide guidance, webinars, online training and other digital engagement
Gerry Keaney, BVRLA Chief Executive
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Chief Executive: Gerry Keaney Secretary to the Chief Executive: Kate McLaren Management Accountant: Bharti Ladwa Sales Ledger Administrator: Wilma Bowles Director of Corporate Affairs: Toby Poston Public Affairs Manager: Rachael Hewish (Maternity leave) Research & Insight Manager: Phil Garthside Communications Manager: Andrea Davies Senior Communications Officer: Helen Lawrence Senior Digital Officer: Maya Thomson Events Manager: Fran Hampson Director of Member Services: Nora Leggett Head of Learning & Development: Mark Pow Learning & Development Coordinator: Tessa Warn Director of Legal & Membership: Shashi Maharaj Membership Manager: Greg Theaker Membership Support Officer: Joshua Saunders Senior Compliance Officer: Adam Holt Compliance & Governance Officer: Hayleigh Morris CRM Data Manager: Robert Burford Senior Policy Advisors: Catherine Bowen & Thomas McLennan Director of Fleet Services: Amanda Brandon Fleet Services Executive: Laura Birdsey Conciliation Service Manager: Sallie Catchpole Conciliation Service Officers: Stephen Dix Amanpreet Kalu Sarah Philp Laura Pite
BVRLA News articles may be used copyright free by members provided that an acknowledgement is given. Chairwoman Nina Bell Vice-Chair Nick Brownrigg Honorary Treasurer Brian Back | Spring 2020
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