Vauxhall: Network Q Appoints New Head

LUTON, UNITED KINGDOM – April 20, 2011: Derek Wilson is to head-up Network Q, the UK’s premier used car brand.

Derek moves to the UK from Hungary where he was Opel’s Chief Financial Officer for South East Europe, with responsibility for markets such as Croatia, Romania, Czech Republic and Ukraine. Prior to that, he served in several other senior commercial finance roles across GM Europe, including stints in Sweden and Switzerland.

As well as being responsible for Network Q, Derek will oversee Vauxhall’s rental sales and company vehicle operations. He reports to James Taylor, Vauxhall’s new Fleet Sales Director.

"I’m very happy to be offered this fantastic opportunity,” said Derek. “Network Q has been providing peace of mind motoring to over two million customers for the last 20 years. I am looking forward to continuing the brand’s relentless drive to deliver an industry leading offering for our customers, as demonstrated by groundbreaking initiatives like the Network Q Lifetime Warranty launched earlier this year.”

Derek succeeds Karl Howkins, who is now Sales Director at Opel Netherlands.

Launched in 1990, Network Q was the first national, manufacturer-backed used car programme and is the largest of its kind in the UK and the best recognised in Europe. For more information on Network Q, visit: www.networkq.co.uk.