RoSPA Press Office : Press Release

August 21, 2007
RoSPA HAS NEW HEAD OF DRIVER AND FLEET SOLUTIONS

A new Head of Driver and Fleet Solutions has been appointed at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

Simon Protano will develop RoSPA’s portfolio of training courses and resources for managing occupational road risk, as well as overseeing the RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders network.

He has substantial experience working within the driver training arena, starting out as a driving instructor with BSM, and has held senior positions with The Instructor College and more recently IAM Fleet.

He said: “I am delighted to join RoSPA and to have such a great opportunity to make a significant contribution to road safety.

“We know that driving is the most dangerous thing that the majority of people do in the course of their working lives and I will be looking for new opportunities to help organisations of all sizes manage occupational road risk. It is an exciting time within the fleet industry, with preparations continuing across the EU for the introduction of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence for bus, coach and lorry drivers. I am keen that RoSPA continues to play a major role within the sector and to be at the forefront of new developments.

“I am also keen to expand the number of volunteers involved in running local RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders groups which play a valuable role in road safety by improving driving and riding standards, knowledge and skill.”

Simon, of Middlewich, Cheshire, has maintained his qualification as a Grade 6 driving instructor, and has also gained advanced driving qualifications. He holds a Fellowship from the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Car Fleet Management.

Other recent additions to RoSPA’s Driver and Fleet Solutions team are Roxanne Woodiwiss and Chris Hurst, who have both taken up positions as business development officers.

For more information about RoSPA Driver and Fleet Solutions, call 0121 248 2105, email fleetsolutions@rospa.com or visit www.rospa.com/drivertraining/