As 2025 draws to a close, it feels like the right time to pause, take stock, and look back on my first year as an Appointed Representative of Fleet Alliance. It’s been fast-paced, coffee-fuelled and full of conversations about how businesses can use vehicles more smartly, sustainably and affordably.
Over the year I’ve:
On top of that, I’ve thrown myself into networking, attending 10+ groups and events including Cardiff Business Club, Castle Connections and others. The common thread: great people and better conversations.
A big focus this year has been sustainability and helping clients move towards cleaner fleets:
Client feedback has been a real highlight, with testimonials from organisations like Shine and Aermach, and the first repeat customers already on the books. Those relationships matter more than any single deal.
LinkedIn has been one of my main conversation spaces this year. Since January:
Polls have thrown up some interesting insights too. The community told me that range anxiety is largely a thing of the past, but charging infrastructure is still a concern. And when it came to car-related love songs, “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman ran away with it, and “Jingle Au-di Way” your top car-related Christmas film.
Along the way we’ve played with:
A bit of fun? Yes. But it’s opened doors to some very serious business conversations.
Month by month, a few standout memories:
January–March: Launch as an AR, BVRLA and FCA authorisations, first LinkedIn-generated appointment, first networking events, plus that now-famous EV song poll (AC/DC narrowly edging “EV-erybody (Backstreet’s Back)”).
April–June: First customer signed, first vehicle delivered, first salary sacrifice client live, Green Growth Pledge, Commercial Vehicle Show and the post on DVLA that sparked a lot of engagement.
July–September: More SalSac schemes, BVRLA audit, first batch order, first repeat customer, carbon savings case study and Ryder Cup poll fun.
October–December: “Cardiff Clarkson” Tesla Model Y review, Genesis Ride & Drive, Castle Connections presentation, more events in Glasgow, Windsor and Cardiff Bay, and even a coach trip to Bristol Rugby to round things off.
Away from the desk, I managed to squeeze in 26 football matches, taking me up to 46 Premiership/EFL grounds visited so far. Not quite a fleet stat, but very on-brand for me.
Overall, It’s been a year of learning, listening and building – with clients, funders, partners and a fantastic Fleet Alliance team behind the scenes.
If you’d like to explore company car policies, salary sacrifice schemes, or how to make your fleet greener and more cost-effective in 2026, I’d love a chat.
(And yes, the coffee is on me.)
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the year, and wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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