Pendragon Contracts has appointed Catherine Smith as business development executive, responsible for generating leads and appointments to aid the new business division in winning contracts for the company’s contract hire, salary sacrifice and fleet management products.

Smith brings more than 15 years of experience in generating new business and promoting business growth, having worked for BriefYourMarket.com, DNS Xerox, Pentagon Systems, Capita and Integra Business Services.

Neal Francis, divisional managing director at Pendragon Contracts, said: “As a growing business we’re committed to recruiting at the highest level to provide the best standard of consultation to existing and potential clients. We look forward to working with Catherine to further expand the business moving into 2011.”