Hyundai Motor Uk Appoints Val Geary As Rental And Motability Manager

Hyundai Motor UK today announced that Val Geary has been appointed as Rental and Motability Manager. Geary brings more than five years of industry experience to the team and will accelerate Hyundai's growth in the rental and Motability markets.

Hyundai's sales to the important Motability market have grown in line with the company's overall volumes in recent years. Core to this success has been Hyundai's ability to maintain consistent pricing on its Motability scheme. Part of Geary's new responsibilities will be to ensure the best product mix within both rental and Motability fleets, as well as protecting and enhancing residual values. In addition to securing new business, Geary will work to ensure the satisfaction of existing customers, to ensure retention and repeat business.

Martin Wilson, Fleet Director at Hyundai Motor UK, commented, "We are pleased to welcome Val as Rental and Motability Manager, further strengthening our team. Val brings some great experience from working at Motability Operations, his insight will be invaluable as Hyundai expands its presence in these markets."

Over five years at Motability Operations, Geary progressed to the role of Manufacturer Account Manager after starting in a graduate role in 2010. Geary joins the Hyundai Motor UK fleet team, which has enjoyed great success so far this year, with fleet sales growing 10% in the first seven months of 2015.

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About Hyundai Motor UK

Hyundai has sold vehicles in the UK since 1982. In 2005, Hyundai opened its own UK subsidiary, Hyundai Motor UK Ltd, based in High Wycombe. Since 2008, the company has risen from 21st to one of the top manufacturers in the UK and last year sold a record 82,159 vehicles. Hyundai Motor UK employs over 3000 people through its UK operations and dealer network.

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