Martin West (pictured, left) has been named Group Commercial Director by Alexander Dennis (ADL). He joins after a long career in coach and bus with Scania (Great Britain) and will add “substantial experience” to ADL’s sales, commercial, business development and marketing functions, the NFI Group subsidiary says.
Mr West’s appointment will allow ADL Group Operations Director John Clougherty to dedicate his time to areas of business improvement, operation and quality. Mr Clougherty had been covering additional responsibilities for sales and commercial functions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking on his appointment, Mr West says: “Having enjoyed working in partnership with ADL for many years, I am very happy to now be part of the global NFI team as we enhance and grow our offerings to the loyal customer base, as well as continuing to establish ADL as a trusted supplier and partner for many more operators, suppliers and authorities.
“The coming years are going to be the most intense and dynamic we have ever seen as our industry accelerates towards a net-zero carbon future for public transport. We are determined and well prepared to be leaders on that transformational journey.”
Adds ADL President and Managing Director Paul Davies (pictured, right): “Our world is changing rapidly and we need to ensure that the structure and responsibilities of the team are aligned to the evolving market demands and business needs.
“Martin’s deep knowledge of all aspects of the coach and bus sector, gained with another world class company, will give ADL the additional bench strength needed to drive our business growth agenda domestically and across all our international markets.”
