Reflex Vehicle Solutions, of Stockton, Teesside, has appointed ALI FORREST to manage its business adminstration.

The former PA to the Bishop of Durham will be responsible for stock control for the van hire company.

Her other roles have included PA to the commercial director and financial director at Tallent Engineering, in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. She also spent 12 years at Northgate PLC, in Darlington, where she worked in administration and e-business.

Reflex, which was established in January 2004 by John Collins, recently announced multi-million pound expansion plans that included the creation of more than 20 jobs on Teesside.

Ms Forrest said: "My career to date has been extremely varied and I have enjoyed every job I have taken on.

"However, I was delighted to be asked to join the team at Reflex as I love the buzz of the vehicle rental world."