Meet the team

Stuart Anderson - Director
Stuart has been in the motor industry since 1996 working for some of largest dealer groups in the UK at senior management level. Covering multiple commercial sites across the country Stuart started The Van Franchise in 2007 and is responsible for selecting, sourcing, viewing and purchasing all our vehicles and can usually be found travelling the length and breadth of the country buying vehicles.

Alison Parrott - Office Manager and Rental Co-ordinator
Alison joined the company in 2020 to oversee the rental fleet and administration side of the business. Alison has been involved within the rental market liaising with both local and national companies for the past 15 years. She will ensure that every customer receives the best possible service for either long term contracts or your daily rental needs.

Michael Asquith - Commercial Sales Executive / Rental Co-ordinator
Michael joined the company in early 2018 in a sales and rental co-ordinator role. Michael has been involved in the commercial vehicle market since leaving school, he has a vast knowledge of the Ford, Peugeot and Citroen Commercial Vehicle brands gained from over 21 years' experience dealing with both local companies and national fleet operators. He will be available to ensure that all of your requirements are dealt with in a professional manner making your buying experience smooth and simple.

Paul Taylor - Customer Service Executive
Paul was one of the original team back when the company first opened in 2007 and re-joined us in July 2023. Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the motor trade, specifically in commercial vehicles. Pauls' new role provides support to the rapidly expanding rental department, as well as focusing on raising brand awareness to enhance our promotional and marketing activities across the entire business.

Michal Betyna - Vehicle Technician
Michal joined the company in September 2020 as part of the team in the workshop. Michal is a fully qualified level 3 NVQ vehicle technician with 6 years' experience working on a wide range of both commercial vehicles and cars. He is also currently working towards becoming a fully accredited diagnostic technician before moving on to his master technician training. He brings with him a great deal of both practical and technical knowledge and a real enthusiasm to learn more as his career progresses with us. Michal will ensure that any work done to your vehicles will be carried out to the highest industry standards.

Andy Francis - Head of Valeting
Andy has been with the company since it opened and is in charge of all the reconditioning carried out across the company. Making sure we source the best quality parts and service from all our suppliers and making sure his team are preparing all our vans to the very best standard.