Northgate appoints new non-exec director

Claire Miles has been appointed as non-executive director of commercial vehicle hire group Northgate.

Miles, who stepped into her new role on 27 November, is the current managing director of the homecare division of British Gas and has held senior management roles with Santander Cards, GE Money and HFC Bank.

“Her experience of managing client relationships and working in organisations with strong branding and customer propositions will be invaluable to our business,” said group chairman Andrew Page.

“I am sure she will contribute enormously to the future development of Northgate."

Northgate shares were up 0.31% TO 390.00p at 0823 GMT on Monday.