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Seven ICFM members attain Diploma, six with Distinction

Seven members of the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) attained their Diploma in Car Fleet Management during 2011, six passing with Distinction.  As a result, all seven automatically have become Fellows of the Institute.  One of the new Fellows, Duane Leach of Gloucestershire Constabulary, also won the ICFM Training Achievement of the Year Award at the recent annual national members’ conference held at Peugeot UK’s headquarters in Coventry.

ICFM’s 18th Annual National Members’ Conference and Workshop maintains successful formula – demonstrable savings through influencing driver behaviour

New brand identity unveiled

The Institute of Car Fleet Management's (ICFM) 18th annual members' national conference and training workshop held on November 29 at Peugeot UK's headquarters in Coventry repeated the successful format of the past two years of combining a variety of keynote speakers and free training workshops. The theme of the event was ‘Driver behaviour - the real cost' with demonstrable savings evidenced throughout the day. Over 100 delegates attended the highly successful event at which the ICFM also unveiled its new brand identity.

ICFM unveils new brand identity at Annual National Members’ Conference

Today at the Institute of Car Fleet Management’s annual national members’ conference at Peugeot UK’s headquarters in Coventry the ICFM unveiled its new brand identity.

Chairman of the ICFM, Roddy Graham declared: “On the eve of celebrating our 20th anniversary next year, we thought it high time to replace our traditional steering wheel logo with a new brand identity, altogether more modern in style.

Stephen Chater appointed to ICFM Council

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has appointed Stephen Chater, corporate operations manager at BMW Group UK, to its Council.

Theme for 2011 ICFM Annual National Members’ Conference - ‘Driving behaviour - the real cost’

The theme for this year’s Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) annual national members’ conference to be held on Tuesday November 29 at Peugeot UK’s headquarters in Coventry is ‘Driver behaviour – the real cost’.  Repeating the successful format of the past two years, the conference programme includes a variety of keynote speakers and free training workshops.  The ICFM conference is open to members and one guest each and is a ‘must attend’ event for anyone serious about influencing driver behaviour and reducing costs.

ICFM's 17th Annual Members' National Conference and Workshop hailed a huge success - Top drivers for encouraging suppliers to deliver truly outstanding service identified

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) 17th annual members' national conference and training workshop held on Wednesday July 14 at the BMW MINI Plant at Cowley, near Oxford was hailed a huge success by the 95 members and guests attending the event themed ‘Driving forward for a stronger fleet management future.’

Paul Hollick appointment sees larger 11-strong ICFM Council

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has appointed Paul Hollick, general manager sales development at Alphabet (GB) Limited, to an enlarged eleven-member Council.

ICFM freezes membership fees

Following the recent Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) AGM, the Council has agreed to keep all membership fees at 2009 rates and reduce rates for Fellow membership.

Marie Jarrold appointed to ICFM Council

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has appointed a tenth member, Marie Jarrold, car fleet controller at British Car Auctions, to its current Council.

ACFO and ICFM agree to closer working ties

Two of the industry’s hardest working associations, ACFO (Association of Car Fleet Operators) and the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM), both not-for-profit organisations, have agreed to work in association with one another on areas of mutual benefit and promote their respective organisations to their membership bases.

Mark Holyoake appointed to ICFM Council

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has appointed Mark Holyoake, commercial manager at Network Rail to its eight-member Council.

ICFM members shine again in Fleet News Awards

ICFM members shine again in Fleet News Awards

Apart from the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) carrying off the first ever Training Award at the Fleet News 2010 Awards, ICFM members also shone brightly on the night.  Members and graduates scooped four of the five fleet awards on offer.

ICFM wins inaugural Fleet News Training Award

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has won the inaugural Training Award at the Fleet News 2010 Awards.  This new award recognises a company or organisation that is driving forward the training agenda.