Zenith appoints Craig Taylor as CEO of Commercial division

Fleet management provider Zenith has announced the appointment of Craig Taylor as Chief Executive Officer of its Commercial division.

Taylor, who will also join Zenith’s Executive Committee, brings more than 35 years of experience across logistics, supply chain, and fleet management. He has previously held senior leadership roles at major UK retailers and logistics firms including Asda, M&S, Morrisons, and Boparan, where he led complex transformation programmes and delivered significant operational improvements.

He will take over the role following a transition period, succeeding Martin Jenkins, who is stepping down after eight years to pursue a portfolio career.

Zenith CEO Richard Jones said Taylor’s appointment positions the business strongly for future growth.

“We’re delighted to welcome Craig to the business to build on the success of our Commercial division. His wealth of experience within the sector positions us well to realise the opportunities for our next phase of the Group’s strategy,” he said.

Jones also paid tribute to Jenkins’ contribution, highlighting a period of significant expansion: “I would personally like to thank Martin for helping establish Zenith as the one of the leading providers of fleet management in the Commercial sector.”

Under Jenkins’ leadership, Zenith’s commercial fleet grew by more than 30,000 vehicles, alongside the development of the sector’s largest Mobile Service Unit team. The company also strengthened its client base, securing high-profile customers including Travis Perkins, Warburtons, Wales & West Utilities, Wincanton, and Amazon.

Incoming CEO Craig Taylor said he was joining Zenith at a pivotal moment. “I’m delighted to be joining at such an exciting moment in Zenith’s journey. The organisation has a clear and focused strategy that provides a strong foundation for sustainable growth,” he said. “I’m excited to work with colleagues across the business to bring our customer-focused vision to life and help shape the next chapter.”

Outgoing CEO Martin Jenkins reflected on his tenure, expressing pride in the division’s achievements. “I am incredibly proud of what the team have achieved and look forward to working with Craig on a smooth and effective transition that positions the business for continued success,” he said.