Advantage Rent A Car recently announced the appointment of Robert Thunell as the vice president of sales.

Thunell will be responsible for leading the sales team to support and enhance the company's competitive position. He will oversee and direct local and national sales efforts, online and traditional travel agent market segments and development of strategic partnerships for the company.

With more than 25 years of experience in the car rental industry, Thunell joins the company after working for the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.

“I am excited to join the Advantage team and look forward to many successes in growing the Advantage brand,” said Thunell.