The boss of Multifleet Vehicle Management has taken on a leading role in the relaunch of a Solihull business networking group.
Steve Whitmarsh, chief executive of Multifleet, which trades as runyourfleet, is the new chair of the J4 Business Forum, a networking group for businesses based near to Junction 4 of the M42 motorway in the Cranmore and Monkspath areas.
Members of the J4 Business Forum gathered for the relaunch at IM Properties, one of the UK’s largest property development groups, which is based at The Gate on International Drive in Solihull.
Steve said: “I’m really pleased to be relaunching the J4 Business Forum to help connect businesses, share ideas and shape the future of our local business community.
“This will see local business leaders and council representatives meeting regularly to discuss key issues and mutual priorities, and to explore new opportunities in the area.
“The relaunch at IM Properties was well attended and will help to shape the direction of future forums ,which I will be chairing every quarter.”
Those attending the relaunch included Ihsaan Mohammed, economic development officer at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, and John Lander, the council’s business investment manager.
Others included Simon Shiner, chief financial officer at runyourfleet, Vicky Aspinall, asset manager at IM Properties, and Samantha Frampton, head of Solihull Chamber of Commerce, who presented to the group.
Also speaking were Councillor Heather Delaney, Solihull Council’s cabinet holder for the Economy, Business & Skills, Craig O’Donnell, of Business Growth West Midlands, and Syed Ahmed, senior employment specialist at Solihull Council.
