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Ron Cater started his career as a driver/fitter with Tyburn Tankers. He was later its vehicle examiner and then fleet engineer. After a spell as Pitt Trailers sales manager in the Southern area he joined CM as assistant technical editor.
In 1970 he moved to Volvo where he has served as sales promotion manager, engineering manager, and market support engineer. He is now sales development manager.
Victor Paige has been an officer of National Freight Corporation since 1970. In 1977 he was appointed deputy chairman and this year was appointed chairman of the Port of London Authority. He is also a member of the Manpower Services Commission, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport, and a Companion of the British Institute of Management.
Tony Wilding has also had practical experience in both the operating and manufacturing sides of the business. His career started at London Brick Company before he joined CM as assistant technical editor and later became technical editor. As the chief engineer of the Freight Transport Association he met operators on their own ground with their specific problems. He helped to establish Fiat in the UK before becoming self-employed in transport engineering consultancy.
As manager, engineering facilities and services at Leyland's central engineering department,' Nick Buckley worked on the development of the Leyland National Bus, and then transferred to marketing to -learn the trade-.
Before joining Renault Trucks and Buses (UK) Ltd in September 1978, where he participated in a programme aimed at expanding the company dealer network and market share, Nick was marketing plans manager of the Medium / Light Division. He joined the Board in April 1980.