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The British Vehicle Leasing & Rental Association (BVRLA) has announced that Toby Poston will be its next chief executive, taking up the role on January 1st 2025 after Gerry Keaney retires at the end of the year.
The association has been lobbying to get the government to “act now” to halt further decline in EV values. Used EV values have fallen 50% over the last 24 months.
Poston steps up after sixteen years with the association, where he is currently director of corporate affairs.
During this time, he has been the association’s chief spokesperson and guided the industry’s response to a variety of challenges including Brexit, the Covid pandemic and terrorist attacks involving rental vehicles.
“Toby is uniquely placed to lead the association through the challenging times ahead,” said BVRLA Chairman, Jon Lawes. “He has piloted the transformation of its Policy and Public Affairs team and delivered a huge increase in the association’s voice of influence.
“He brings exceptional knowledge of the industry and a deep understanding of both the shared and diverse needs of our members. He impressed us with his strategic vision, passion for delivering member value and his intimate understanding of the BVRLA team.”
Poston said: “I am thrilled and honoured for the opportunity to continue working with an industry, membership and team that I have so much respect and affection for.
“My role is to continue building the reputation and capabilities of the BVRLA so that it can support members in delivering decarbonisation and responding to a fast-moving regulatory environment.