Nationwide Vehicle Contracts has appointed Chris Beecher as Sales Manager, strengthening its leadership team as the business continues to grow.
Reporting to Jenny Acton, Head of Sales and Operations, Chris will oversee both the new and used car sales teams. In his new role, responsibilities include driving sales performance, developing and mentoring colleagues, and supporting the delivery of Nationwide Vehicle Contracts' long-term sales strategy.
Chris brings more than 20 years of experience in the automotive and leasing industry. He returns to Nationwide Vehicle Contracts after spending a year as Broker Sales Manager at Marshall Motor Group, where he where he broadened his experience from the dealer side of the industry and further strengthened his knowledge of manufacturer relationships and broker partnerships.
Before joining Marshall Motor Group, Chris spent 15 years at Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, following an earlier role at Lex Autolease. During his time with the company, he was instrumental in developing the sales function as Team Support Supervisor, helping to foster a high-performing sales culture, contributing to significant growth in annual vehicle orders, and mentoring colleagues who have since progressed into leadership roles.
With extensive experience across the leasing industry, combined with an in-depth understanding of Nationwide Vehicle Contracts and the wider broker market, Chris is well placed to lead the sales team and help drive the company's next phase of growth.
Commenting on his appointment, Chris Beecher, Sales Manager at Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, said:
“I'm delighted to be returning to Nationwide Vehicle Contracts as Sales Manager. Having spent more than 15 years with the business previously, it really does feel like coming home. My time on the dealer side has given me valuable new experience and insight, and I'm looking forward to bringing that back to the business.”
Chris's appointment follows another successful year for the business, with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts recording 18% growth during 2025. In his new role, he will focus on developing the sales team, driving performance and helping to deliver the company's long-term growth ambitions.
Jenny Acton, Head of Sales and Operations at Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, added:
“We're delighted to welcome Chris back to Nationwide Vehicle Contracts. Chris has a proven track record of developing high-performing sales teams, and we're confident his leadership, knowledge and fresh perspective will play an important role as we continue to strengthen our sales function and support the next phase of the company's growth.”
Established in 2002, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is one of the UK's largest car and van leasing providers, having supported more than 180,000 customers with their vehicle leasing needs. The UK vehicle leasing sector continues to grow, reaching a record size in 2025 with overall leasing volumes increasing by 8% year-on-year to almost two million vehicles.
Originally posted: 2nd July 2026