Arval has further strengthened its largest subsidiary, Arval France, with a new appointment. François-Xavier Castille (44) becomes General Manager, reporting to Arval CEO Philippe Bismut. Castille joined Arval in 2000 following posts with Barclays Bank and Maaf Insurances. In 2002 he took charge of the Strategic Accounts department and Dexia full service leasing, after which he headed the subsidiaries in Portugal and then Spain.