Kieron Davey, UK country manager, DriiveMe, tells John Challen about his childhood rally driver ambition and the proudest moment in his career.
What is your ambition in your current job role?
To make DriiveMe the supplier of choice when it comes to driven vehicle movements – and to fly through all the targets that have been set for the business until the end of 2027.
What job did you want to do when you were growing up?
Rally driver.
The best takeaway food?
Chinese.
What’s the proudest moment in your career?
When I was told I was being made redundant and, within two days, I was up and running with my own business and a portfolio of clients. Also – as part of a team – increasing department revenues at 100-fold in 12 years at a former company. They were big numbers, too!
What’s your favourite film and why?
I have about four, but the one that stands out is the original Blues Brothers. Amazing music, car chases and comedy – it’s got it all.
If money was no object, what’s the first thing you would buy?
A car… but something a bit different, not brand new.
Name three cars in your dream garage.
An Aston Martin DB6, Austin Healey 3000 (in blue and cream) and one I currently own: my 1986 Type 25 VW Camper.
What are the biggest challenges facing fleets at the moment?
Commercial vehicle electrification, getting hydrogen networks up and running, and longer contracts on leases for EVs – ideally up to six years.
You’re on your dream holiday. Where are you?
Anywhere with the family. Personally, I would be skiing, but they might not agree.
Night in or night out?
Night in. Can’t beat time with the family.
Supermarket of choice?
I have two: Tesco and Aldi.
What car do you currently drive?
A 3.0-litre V6 TDI Audi Q7.
Tea, coffee or other?
Coffee in the morning and then squash during the day.
Books, mags or podcasts?
Talking! I’ll occasionally read a magazine, but that’s about it.
Who is your idol in life and work?
In life it’s my dad who has taught me so much. In work it would be my former MD, Colin Bruder, who I worked for at Network Automotive Management.
