Dionne Hanlon has been appointed as senior editor for commercial vehicles and motorcycles for cap hpi’s valuations team, replacing Julian Pullen, who leaves the business to pursue other interests.
The role sees Hanlon promoted to lead a respected team of experts with whom she’ll work closely to further develop and expand the reach of the leading automotive data business.
Hanlon has 20 years of experience in the automotive sector, having risen through the ranks at cap hpi over the past 12 years, firstly as an LCV database specialist on the LCV valuations team and then promoted to commercial vehicle forecast manager in 2022.
Hanlon will report to Derren Martin, director of valuations of cap hpi. Before cap hpi, Hanlon worked for car supermarket Carcraft before moving to the Harratts dealership in Leeds, in the aftersales department.
Hanlon said: “I’m looking forward to working within this team of well-established and trusted colleagues at a senior level. The industry is currently experiencing one of its biggest technological changes in decades. The advances and developments across the automotive sector are transforming the driving experience and challenging traditional business models and industry norms, so remaining at the forefront of innovation is key. I am excited to be a part of this and proud to be on the team which commands industry-wide trust and respect for its data-led knowledge and commercial vehicle and motorcycle expertise.”
cap hpi supports the entire automotive ecosystem, from OEMs to dealers and fleets, the remarketing sector, and gives consumers peace of mind with its HPI vehicle checks and valuation products
Derren Martin, director of valuations at cap hpi, added: “Dionne is a major asset to the team, with over 20 years of valuable experience and an impeccable record here at cap hpi over the past 12 years. Having originally joined the business around the same time as me, she has a fantastic understanding of the commercial vehicle and motorcycle industry and our data and fully deserves this promotion.
“Dionne brings a fresh perspective to her new role and is an experienced problem solver. She can undoubtedly build on existing relationships and create new ones to excel in this role, adding further value to the overall strength of the cap hpi valuations team.”
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