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AFP appoints Dale Eynon as Government affairs and policy lead

The role was was created to improve the fleet industry's lobbying abilities and ensure its voices are heard by the Government.

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The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has appointed Dale Eynon (pictured) as its Government affairs and policy lead.

The role was created to improve the fleet industry’s lobbying abilities and ensure its voices are heard by the Government.

Eynon will manage relationships and communications with politicians, civil servants and other decision makers.

He has already planned an inaugural AFP parliamentary event at the House of Commons and a reception to launch the association’s latest Tax and Regulation Manifesto.

Eynon said: “The AFP has become established as the leading voice of the fleet sector since its formation in 2020.

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“My job will very much be to act as a bridge between its members and Westminster, and I’m looking forward to promoting their needs at the highest level.

“As widely recognised, the influence of the Government on how fleets operate is probably more acute today than ever before.

“There is an absolute need to keep abreast of the latest thinking of those creating policies and to make our thoughts heard.

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“The AFP has become established as the leading voice of the fleet sector since its formation in 2020.

“My job will very much be to act as a bridge between its members and Westminster, and I’m looking forward to promoting their needs at the highest level.

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“As widely recognised, the influence of the Government on how fleets operate is probably more acute today than ever before.

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“There is an absolute need to keep abreast of the latest thinking of those creating policies and to make our thoughts heard.”

Eynon worked at the Environment Agency for 20 years before becoming an independent consultant last year.

In his new role, Eynon will represent the AFP at parliamentary select committees, co-ordinate with the Treasury on taxation issues and liaise with the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles.

Paul Hollick, chair at the AFP, said: “We live in an era when Government policy has a direct impact on fleet operations at almost every level on a daily basis.

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“This is especially true of net zero emissions but also includes areas as diverse as road safety and taxation.

“While the AFP already speaks regularly to the Government and has good relationships with several key contacts, now seems very much like the moment to move our activities up a gear and ensure that our opinions are clearly heard by the right people at the right time.

“Dale’s appointment will be central to making that happen.

“He has the ideal combination of fleet industry and Westminster experience to campaign for our ideas and concerns in a dynamic and effective manner.”

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