Sixt has appointed Yvonne Gabler as the new managing director for Sixt Van & Truck in the UK, succeeding David Saint.

Yvonne Gabler, managing director for Sixt Van & Truck in the UK

Gabler brings more than a decade of experience in the automotive and mobility sector, along with a deep understanding of both B2B sales and commercial vehicle rental. She has relocated from Germany to Scotland to take on the new role and will spearhead the next phase of growth for Sixt Van & Truck in the UK.

Peter Beermann, executive vice president of Sixt Van & Truck, said Gabler delivers an in-depth understanding of the business along with a proven track record of driving growth through innovation and leadership.

“Her appointment marks an exciting step forward for Sixt Van & Truck in the UK. I’m confident she will lead the team to even greater success, and I’m personally happy to see such a strong female leader from within our own ranks take on this important role,” he commented.

Gabler began her career at Sixt Leasing in 2012 and has since progressed through a series of strategic leadership roles.

In 2018, she transitioned from Sixt Leasing to the Sixt Rent a Car division, leading the Special Sales Department, overseeing diverse B2B segments including luxury, movie production, van & truck and replacement sales.

Her performance led to further promotion and most recently, in January 2023, Gabler took on a pivotal role focusing on van & truck B2B sales, helping to build and strengthen the international van & truck B2B sales organisation, leading teams dedicated to telesales, area sales and key account management across the globe.

In her new role, Gabler’s strategic focus will be on scaling the business, increasing brand awareness across the UK and positioning Sixt Van & Truck UK as a bold and innovative force in the commercial vehicle rental sector.

“Sixt is already the most innovative player in the mobility market when considering hiring a car,” she commented. “We want to achieve the same level of brand recognition in the UK when hiring commercial vehicles. The goal is to grow and scale the business and to become a very competitive player in the commercial vehicle market.”

Gabler added: “I am super delighted about having the chance to extend my responsibilities and to grow the already existing business with the experienced and highly motivated van & truck team here in the UK. The whole team has the ambition to grow and is ready to prove that Sixt has built a strong product and a compelling business proposition for the UK market.”