Synergy Car Leasing and ODO strike fleet management deal

ODO, part of Drive Software Solutions, has signed an agreement with Synergy Car Leasing to provide fleet management services to its customer base.

The agreement provides Synergy with the ability to offer an end-to-end fleet management service to complement its broker business.

Paul Parkinson, CEO and founder of Synergy Car Leasing, said: “We are delighted to partner with ODO as we make the natural progression into a full-service fleet management offering.

“Having reviewed the market, ODO was a clear winner both from a functionality and ease of use perspective. It provides us and our clients with seamless, automated end-to-end fleet management solution.”

ODO is a fleet management application from Drive Software Solutions, which runs in the cloud, meaning businesses can manage their fleet and their drivers on the go, using any kind of device.

Robert Gorby, chief commercial officer for ODO, said: “Synergy are a leading light in the industry and with great ambitions to deliver an amazing experience for their clients.

“We’re delighted they chose ODO and look forward to enabling them to create new revenue streams, improve their renewal rates and find even more time to inspire their customers.” 

Drive Software Solutions announced a new chief executive officer, chief commercial officer and chairman as part of an overhaul of the business, earlier this year.

Richard Parris, chairman of Sabien Technology Group and CEO of Salt Cybersecurity, became chairman of Drive, David King, who has built and exited successful technology firms for 20-plus years, was named as the new CEO. 

Gorby, meanwhile, was named Drive’s new chief commercial officer, bringing 20 years of sales and marketing experience to the business.