New operations heads for Opteven

Vehicle warranty and breakdown cover specialist Opteven, has appointed two new heads of operations, each with a specific remit, replacing the previous operations director. Neil Mobey is now head of operations at the firms Birchwood branch, looking after the claims management teams for Opteven UK’s key corporate partners. Emmanuel Pallot is the new head of operations at the Thame branch, overseeing warranty claims management for Opteven’s retail brands.

Neil Mobey joins after working for 16 years with Renault Retail Group UK, his last position being national sales centre manager. Mobey said: “Opteven is an ambitious company with a track record of success combined with a desire for growth and a drive to be the best. Having met members of the senior team, it’s clear that the company shares my passion for delivering consistent results while placing employees at the heart of its achievements.”

Emmanuel Pallot has worked in the truck industry for 25 years, including two decades with MAN UK.

“Opteven continues to grow its UK operations,” he said. “And there are some really exciting product developments in the pipeline.”
The two appointments follow the promotion of former operations director Madjid Hadj-Amar to head of operations in France.