Dale Eynon joins AFP as policy lead
The Association of Fleet Professionals has appointed Dale Eynon as government affairs and policy lead.
He will represent the industry in relationships with politicians, civil servants, and other decision makers and influencers.
Eynon spent 20 years working at the Environment Agency, where he rose to the position of director of Defra Group Fleet Services, before becoming an independent consultant last year.
In his new role, he is organising an inaugural AFP parliamentary event at the House of Commons and will also liaise with the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, represent the AFP at parliamentary select committees and All-Party Parliamentary Groups, and coordinate with the Treasury on taxation issues.
Eynon said: “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.
“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.”
Direct impact
Paul Hollick, chair at the AFP, added: “We live in an era when government policy has a direct impact on fleet operations at almost every level on a daily basis. 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.”
