Fleet technology firm Epyx has recruited tyre industry personality Mike Wise as Director of Tyre Programmes. He will work on on new tyre initiatives for both the fleet and retail markets based around the 1link Service Network e-commerce platform which is used by many of the UK's largest leasing and fleet management companies to run two million vehicles, interacting with more than 16,000 service providers and franchised dealers.

Wise is well known in the fleet industry as a former Managing Director of Fleet at Kwik Fit Group and has also served as Managing Director of ATS Euromaster Service and Development, and Managing Director of Euromaster BV Netherlands.

Talking about his new role, Wise said, "epyx has an unrivalled track record in bringing new e-commerce initiatives to the fleet sector and already has a user community of more than 16,000 franchise dealers, independent garages and fast fits, all of whom supply and fit tyres. It makes enormous sense to look at new ways of harnessing this advanced technology and huge user base to create new tyre processes that bring benefits for everyone in the supply chain, both in the UK and in Europe."

At the news of the appointment, Gary Gibson, head of customer services at epyx, said, "Mike has a wealth of experience in the fleet industry and as a key member of the epyx team will naturally broaden our skills and relationships. His immediate brief is to focus on further developing the market for our products in the tyre sector throughout Europe, working in both the fleet and supply chain areas. In addition, he will also be a key figure in developing and nurturing the relationships we have with our existing clients."