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<br /> WINTER 2011<br /> WWW.THE–FINANCEDIRECTOR.COM<br /> Are you building<br /> your way to the top?<br /> IHG's Richard Solomons speaks out about<br /> how the CFO-to-CEO trend is stacking up<br /> PLUS: Special risk report in association with FERMA · fleet solutions · e-invoicing<br /> A member of Compass Group PLC<br /> Eurest Services is the trusted name for delivering an<br /> extensive range of multi-services to major national<br /> and international clients in the business and<br /> industry sector.<br /> · Industry experts providing assurance & advice ·<br /> · Consistent delivery of high standards ·<br /> · One point of contact - less hassle for you ·<br /> ·<br /> Cost efficiencies & real value for money<br /> Shared best practice & innovation<br /> Enhancing your customers' experience<br /> Supporting your green agenda<br /> www.eurestuk.co.uk<br /> www.compass-group.<a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=1"> WINTER 2011 WWW.THE–FINANCEDIRECTOR.</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=2"> A member of Compass Group PLC Eurest S</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=3"> From the editor On the web... Find thought leade</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=4"> same metres. less litres. save up to 15% on your </a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=5"> Contents 36 40 Cover story Aston M</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=6"> Contents Stepping up to CEO 40 The view from t</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=7"> The future of fleet management – let's shape it to</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=8"> </a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=9"> The intelligence > News News & views Pension ad</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=10"> The intelligence > Vital statistics Vital stati</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=11"> The intelligence > Good quarter/bad quarter Go</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=12"> The intelligence > Top M&A deals M&A activity r</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=13"> A Daimler Brand Just 114 g /km CO2: even in silv</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=14"> The intelligence > LinkedIn FDE LinkedIn group</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=15"> The intelligence > LinkedIn company. 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> Fleet solutions The ultimate </a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=26"> Company insight > Fleet solutions The future of</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=27"> Insight > Fleet solutions Fleet vehicles that </a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=28"> Insight > Fleet solutions narrow cost of owners</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=29"> Company insight > Fleet solutions Green machin</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=30"> Company insight > Fleet solutions Electrifying</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=31"> Company insight > Fleet solutions </a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=32"> Company insight > 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title="FDE Nov 2011 page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=40"> IInsiightt>SttepiingupttoCEO COVER STORY </a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=41"> Insight > Stepping up to CEO something worthwhi</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=42"> Insight > Stepping up to CEO IHG has 28 proper</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=43"> SIMPLY CLEVER Cut costs without cutting </a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=44"> </a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=45"> In association with: </a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a457d038?page=46"> Risk management > Connecting the dots A FERMA c</a> <a title="FDE Nov 2011 page 47" 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