UXBRIDGE-based parking management company APCOA has appointed one of the best-known business women in the country as its managing director for UK and Ireland.

Kim Challis will be principally based out of APCOA’s UK headquarters off the Cowley Road.

She has previously held a number of senior positions with security firm G4S.

APCOA’s portfolio already includes Hillingdon Council and Heathrow Airport. It employs 2,000 people across UK and Ireland.