BUS company Arriva North East has appointed JOHN FOZZARD as marketing manager.

Mr Fozzard, based at Arriva's head office in Sunderland, will be responsible for organising promotions at the transport company's North-East division, as well as brand development and communications.

Steve Noble, managing director of Arriva North East, said: "I am sure that John will prove to be a great addition to our already successful commercial and marketing team."

Mr Fozzard joins Arriva from Redcar and Cleveland College, where he spent two years as marketing manager. Before that he worked for the City of Sunderland College.