﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:40:23 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Record full house at ‘Fleet 2020’ ICFM Conference</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/record-full-house-at--fleet-2020--icfm-conference,c9853396</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2016674</guid><description><![CDATA[21 October 2015 – Williams Conference Centre, Grove, Oxfordshire
A record capacity of 197 delegates turned up at the 23rd Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) Conference at the Williams Conference Centre, Grove, Oxfordshire to hear guest speakers, Sally Gunnell OBE, former British track and field athlete who won a Gold medal in the 400m hurdles at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, and Charley Boorman, TV presenter, travel writer and actor, provide motivational and illuminating talks. In addition attendees gained valuable insight into what fleet may look like in five years from six experts on]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2015 16:28:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICFM recognises training achievers at ‘Fleet 2020’ Conference</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/icfm-recognises-training-achievers-at--fleet-2020--conference,c9851599</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2015158</guid><description><![CDATA[At the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) ‘Fleet 2020’ conference held today, 34 members were recognised for their achievements in gaining ICFM qualifications – 12 new holders of the Introductory Certificate in Car Fleet Management, 16 new holders of the Certificate in Car Fleet Management and six new holders of the Diploma in Car Fleet Management. Certificate holder, Kelly Butler of Surrey Police also received the Peter Moxon Award for the Training Achiever of the Year.

Paul Hollick, chairman of the ICFM, said; “Our congratulations go out to all 34 achievers. As a not-for-profit]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2015 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICFM Chairman outlines vision at ‘Fleet 2020’ Conference</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/icfm-chairman-outlines-vision-at--fleet-2020--conference,c9851593</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2014738</guid><description><![CDATA[ICFM qualification de facto stamp of approval

1000+ membership base – currently over 750

Launch Corporate Membership Programme
Speaking at the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) ‘Fleet 2020’ conference today, chairman of the ICFM, Paul Hollick outlined the Institute’s vision: “We want ICFM qualifications to become the qualifications required to be a fleet decision maker. These qualifications will be the de facto stamp of approval that you can do the job and we want to make fleet management a fully recognised vocation. Employers will then search out these qualifications when]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2015 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New stars at ‘Fleet 2020’ ICFM Conference</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/new-stars-at--fleet-2020--icfm-conference,c9844720</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2002244</guid><description><![CDATA[Guest speakers now Sally Gunnell OBE and Charley Boorman

21 October 2015 – Williams Conference Centre, Grove, Oxfordshire
Sally Gunnell OBE, former British track and field athlete who won a Gold medal in the 400m hurdles at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, and Charley Boorman, TV presenter, travel writer and actor, are the new guest speakers at ‘Fleet 2020’, the 2015 annual national members’ conference of the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM). And Arval has been signed up as a new sixth secondary sponsor.

The ICFM conference takes place on Wednesday October 21 at the Williams]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:55:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nigel Trotman appointed to the board of the ICFM</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/nigel-trotman-appointed-to-the-board-of-the-icfm,c9830622</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1981000</guid><description><![CDATA[The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has appointed Nigel Trotman to its board.

Chairman of the ICFM, Paul Hollick, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Nigel Trotman as the latest industry stalwart to join our impressive 11-strong board. His election strengthens the ICFM board still further and Nigel’s widespread experience will undoubtedly assist us in broadening our appeal to potential members seeking to develop their own careers and build their professional skills in vehicle fleet management.”

Originally a librarian, Nigel entered the world of fleet in 1993 after spending]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:53:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mark Sinclair appointed to the board of the ICFM</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/mark-sinclair-appointed-to-the-board-of-the-icfm,c9824405</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1971089</guid><description><![CDATA[The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has appointed Mark Sinclair to its board.

Chairman of the ICFM, Paul Hollick, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Mark to the ICFM board. His track record in the fleet leasing sector speaks for itself and the strength of his fleet operational experience will prove invaluable in assisting the board in taking the institute to the next level of its development.”

Mark has broad experience within the fleet leasing sector and is currently chief operating officer at Tusker. He joined the leader in salary sacrifice car schemes in 2012 and was]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2015 09:02:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‘Fleet 2020’ – theme of 2015 ICFM Annual National Members’ Conference</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/fleet-2020----theme-of-2015-icfm-annual-national-members--conference,c9815109</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1958656</guid><description><![CDATA[Guest speaker – former England cricketer and TV personality, Phil Tufnell

21 October 2015 – Williams Conference Centre, Grove, Oxfordshire
‘Fleet 2020’ is the theme of the 2015 annual national members’ conference of the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM). Guest speaker is Phil Tufnell, former England cricketer and TV personality. The 23rd ICFM conference takes place on Wednesday October 21 at the Williams Conference Centre, Grove, Oxfordshire and is kindly hosted by headline sponsor PPG, the world's leading coatings and speciality products and services company. PPG is also an]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stephen Chater appointed a director and deputy chairman of the ICFM</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/stephen-chater-appointed-a-director-and-deputy-chairman-of-the-icfm,c9755750</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1864364</guid><description><![CDATA[The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has appointed Stephen Chater as a director of the Institute and deputy chairman.

Chairman of the ICFM, Paul Hollick, commented: “Steve has been working on the ICFM Council since 2011 and has made significant contributions to the Institute’s development over this time. He is absolutely passionate about training and I am delighted to appoint him to our board and for him to fulfil the role of deputy chairman. Steve’s appointment is strategically important, he has vast experience within the training and development field, and he will support me,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Two new ICFM fleet programmes open for bookings</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/two-new-icfm-fleet-programmes-open-for-bookings,c9726477</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1819450</guid><description><![CDATA[The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) is opening bookings for its next two fleet training programmes – the intermediate ‘Fast Track’ programme leading to the Certificate in Car Fleet Management and the advanced programme leading to the Diploma in Car Fleet Management.

Chairman of the ICFM, Paul Hollick, said: “We are now seeking nominees to join the next training groups to study for the Certificate in Car Fleet Management and the Diploma in Car Fleet Management. Both are externally accredited qualifications and will enhance career prospects as well as enabling attendees to add]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 12:19:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICFM launches new one day Fleet Awareness Modules</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/icfm-launches-new-one-day-fleet-awareness-modules,c9721747</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1812240</guid><description><![CDATA[The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has launched the first in a series of one day Fleet Awareness Modules aimed at members and non-members alike who wish to update their knowledge or familiarise themselves with hot fleet topics. The first of six modules will look at Duty of Care Management and will be held at the AA headquarters in Basingstoke on May 20.

Chairman of the ICFM, Paul Hollick, commented: “The ICFM Council wished to supplement our core competence-based training currently offered to members – leading to the Introductory Certificate, the Certificate and the Diploma in]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 10:31:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Over 170 delegates attended the 22nd ICFM Annual National Members’ Conference on autonomous vehicles</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/over-170-delegates-attended-the-22nd-icfm-annual-national-members--conference-on-autonomous-vehicles,c9686940</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1760330</guid><description><![CDATA[Over 170 members and guests attended the 22nd Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) annual national members’ conference on ‘Autonomous vehicles – their future impact on legislation and fleet policy’ at the Henry Ford College, Loughborough, on November 25. Keynote speaker was Hugh Dickerson from Google and guest speaker was racing driver and TV personality, Tiff Needell, who also presented the training awards to ICFM members. The ICFM conference was kindly hosted by Ford Motor Company and co-sponsored by FMG, the UK’s largest independent incident prevention and fleet management services]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:19:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Roddy Graham made an Honorary Fellow of the ICFM</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/roddy-graham-made-an-honorary-fellow-of-the-icfm,c9684647</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1759466</guid><description><![CDATA[At today’s annual national members’ conference held at the Henry Ford College, Loughborough, outgoing chairman Roddy Graham was made an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM).

Newly-elected chairman of the ICFM, Paul Hollick, commented on presenting the surprise honorary fellowship: “Roddy Graham has driven the ICFM to new heights. In his eight years steering the Institute, membership of the ICFM rose by over fifty per cent. It was also brought firmly into the 21st Century with a new logo and website. Key initiatives included the BVRLA Professional Fleet]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Over 150 delegates signed up so far two weeks ahead of 22nd ICFM Annual National Members’ Conference on autonomous vehicles</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/over-150-delegates-signed-up-so-far-two-weeks-ahead-of-22nd-icfm-annual-national-members--conference,c9678092</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1747005</guid><description><![CDATA[25 November 2014 – Henry Ford College, Loughborough
Over 150 members and guests have signed up so far for the 22nd Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) annual national members’ conference on ‘Autonomous vehicles – their future impact on legislation and fleet policy’ to be held on Tuesday November 25 at the Henry Ford College, Loughborough. The ICFM conference is kindly hosted by Ford Motor Company and co-sponsored by FMG, the UK’s largest independent incident prevention and fleet management services provider. Support conference partners are Enterprise Rent-A-Car, British Car Auctions and]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Paul Hollick elected new Chairman of the ICFM</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/paul-hollick-elected-new-chairman-of-the-icfm,c9673074</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1739507</guid><description><![CDATA[The Council of the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has unanimously elected Council member and deputy chairman Paul Hollick as the new chairman of the ICFM replacing Roddy Graham. His appointment will come into effect on November 25 at the ICFM’s 2014 annual national members’ conference at the Henry Ford College, Loughborough when Roddy Graham hands over the reins.

Current chairman of the ICFM, Roddy Graham, commented: “I have served as chairman since 2006 and at the beginning of this year recommended to Council that they should consider putting in place a potential successor. I]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 11:55:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‘Autonomous vehicles – their future impact on legislation and fleet policy’ – theme of 2014 ICFM Annual National Members’ Conference</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/autonomous-vehicles---their-future-impact-on-legislation-and-fleet-policy----theme-of-2014-icfm-annu,c9654422</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1712337</guid><description><![CDATA[Keynote speaker – Hugh Dickerson from Google
Guest speaker and panellist – racing driver and TV personality, Tiff Needell
25 November 2014 – Henry Ford College, Loughborough
‘Autonomous vehicles – their future impact on legislation and fleet policy’ is the theme of the 2014 annual national members’ conference of the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM). The morning session will focus on the future impact that autonomous vehicles will have on managing corporate fleets. And afternoon keynote speaker Hugh Dickerson from Google will provide first-hand insight into the state of the]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:46:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sarah Dopson appointed to ICFM Council</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/sarah-dopson-appointed-to-icfm-council,c9638370</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1687258</guid><description><![CDATA[The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has appointed Sarah Dopson, head of group fleet at The Automobile Association, to its Council.

Chairman of the ICFM, Roddy Graham, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Sarah Dopson on board as we seek to carefully expand the strength of the Council with the right balance of skills and experience. She is a well respected, highly motivated, senior fleet management figure whose direct experience of managing large fleets on a day-to-day basis will add considerable value to the Institute’s development.”

Sarah Dopson has worked in the fleet]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2014 10:38:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICFM introduces easy 3-step online membership application process and payments facility</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/icfm-introduces-easy-3-step-online-membership-application-process-and-payments-facility,c9580756</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1601066</guid><description><![CDATA[The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has introduced an online payments facility on its website to make membership applications and renewals easier.

Chairman of the ICFM, Roddy Graham, commented: “As a Council we are constantly looking at ways of improving our service to existing and new members alike. The facility to apply online for new members through a simpler three-step application process we hope will make membership of the ICFM an even more attractive proposition.

“Once new applicants have submitted their online application with their £20 administrative fee payment,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2014 09:16:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>David Brown appointed to ICFM Council</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/david-brown-appointed-to-icfm-council,c9570551</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1585998</guid><description><![CDATA[The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has appointed David Brown, business development manager at the Leasedrive Group, to its Council.

Chairman of the ICFM, Roddy Graham, commented: “David Brown is another new member to Council that I am delighted to welcome on board. When appointing new members to Council we are always looking to how they will contribute to the institute’s development and David’s outstanding wealth of contacts in the public sector will undoubtedly enable us to make a greater impact in this sector with its large fleets. I am sure David will add significant value]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jeremy Snook appointed to ICFM Council</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/jeremy-snook-appointed-to-icfm-council,c9566593</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1579531</guid><description><![CDATA[The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has appointed Jeremy Snook, director at JSPR Limited, to its Council.

Chairman of the ICFM, Roddy Graham, commented: “I am personally delighted to welcome Jeremy Snook officially on to the Council in recognition of all his efforts on behalf of the institute. Jeremy has looked after the PR and marketing for the ICFM for the past six years and in that time has not only significantly raised awareness for the activities of the institute but been the driving force behind our rebrand at the end of 2011 and development of our latest website in 2012.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2014 10:01:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Six ICFM members attain Diploma and made Fellows of the Institute</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/six-icfm-members-attain-diploma-and-made-fellows-of-the-institute,c9508496</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1493332</guid><description><![CDATA[Paul Baldock – winner of the Peter Moxon Award for Training Achiever of the Year

Georgina Smith – winner of the Career Development Award
Six members of the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) attained their Diploma in Car Fleet Management during 2013. As a result, all six automatically have become Fellows of the Institute. Paul Baldock of the Driving Standards Agency, recipient of the Introductory Certificate and Certificate in Car Fleet Management during 2013, won the Peter Moxon Award for Training Achiever of the Year while the Career Development Award was presented to Georgina]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2013 10:56:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Over 150 delegates attended the 21st ICFM Annual National Members’ Conference on ‘Leadership in Fleet Management’</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/over-150-delegates-attended-the-21st-icfm-annual-national-members--conference-on--leadership-in-flee,c9497911</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1476838</guid><description><![CDATA[Over 150 members and guests attended the 21st Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) annual national members’ conference on ‘Leadership in Fleet Management’ held on November 12 at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon. Guest speakers included Alec Stewart OBE and Adrian Moorhouse MBE. The event was kindly hosted by Jaguar Land Rover and co-sponsored by FMG, the UK’s largest independent incident prevention and fleet management services provider. Conference support partners were Thrifty Car & Van Rental, AutoWindscreens and Fleet Hire.

Chairman of the ICFM, Roddy Graham declared: “This year’]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:32:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nearly 150 delegates signed up so far two weeks ahead of 21st ICFM Annual National Members’ Conference</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/nearly-150-delegates-signed-up-so-far-two-weeks-ahead-of-21st-icfm-annual-national-members--conferen,c9489403</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1464064</guid><description><![CDATA[Additional expert joins ‘Leadership in Fleet Management’ panel
12 November 2013 – Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon
Nearly 150 members and guests have signed up so far for the 21st Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) annual national members’ conference on ‘Leadership in Fleet Management’ to be held on Tuesday November 12 at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon. The event is kindly hosted by Jaguar Land Rover and co-sponsored by FMG, the UK’s largest independent incident prevention and fleet management services provider. Conference support partners are Thrifty Car & Van Rental, AutoWindscreens]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:20:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‘Leadership in Fleet Management’ – theme of next ICFM Annual National Members’ Conference</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/leadership-in-fleet-management----theme-of-next-icfm-annual-national-members--conference,c9478375</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1447373</guid><description><![CDATA[Conference facilitator – Adrian Moorhouse MBE
Guest speaker – Alec Stewart OBE
12 November 2013 – Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon
‘Leadership in Fleet Management’ is the theme of the next annual national members’ conference of the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM). The morning session will focus on leading technology in fleet while the afternoon session will centre on leadership in learning and development. Conference facilitator will be Adrian Moorhouse MBE and guest speaker will be Alec Stewart OBE, who will also present the training awards. The 21st ICFM conference takes place on]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Theme for 2011 ICFM Annual National Members’ Conference – ‘Driving behaviour – the real cost’  29 November 2011</title><link>http://news.cision.com/icfm/r/theme-for-2011-icfm-annual-national-members--conference----driving-behaviour---the-real-cost--29-nov,c9182532</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision413352</guid><description><![CDATA[The theme for this year’s Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) annual national members’ conference to be held on Tuesday November 29 at Peugeot UK’s headquarters in Coventry is ‘Driver behaviour – the real cost’. Repeating the successful format of the past two years, the conference programme includes a variety of keynote speakers and free training workshops. The ICFM conference is open to members and one guest each and is a ‘must attend’ event for anyone serious about influencing driver behaviour and reducing costs.

Chairman of the ICFM, Roddy Graham declared: “As ever members are]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:07:30 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>