ALD Automotive LeasePlan UK announces senior management team

ALD Automotive LeasePlan has revealed its senior management team to lead the leasing powerhouse in the UK.

Subject to FCA approval, its so-called UK integration committee will be led by Alfonso Martinez, UK managing director, and Tim Laver, UK deputy managing director, both of whom were appointed in May 2023.

It follows the acquisition of LeasePlan by ALD Automotive for £4.1 billion, which was completed earlier this year. 

Meanwhile, Chris Black, who has served as commercial director at LeasePlan UK since July 2018, has been named the new commercial director of the combined entity.

Rudolf Cellier, currently finance director at LeasePlan UK, has been selected as finance director, and Anna Woodward, currently legal and compliance director at ALD UK, has been selected as risk and compliance director.

Lisa McGowan, currently customer service and quality director at LeasePlan UK, has been selected as strategy and transformation director.

Charlie Pantlin, currently IT director at ALD UK, will become IT and digital director of the combined entity and Attila Dobos, currently operations director at LeasePlan UK, becomes operations director of the new business.

David Rodriguez, currently operations director at ALD UK, has been named remarketing director, and Steve Jones, formerly LeasePlan UK strategy and transformation director, has been selected as customer service director.

Finally, Jo Monk, currently HR director of ALD UK, becomes HR director of the new combined company, and Lisa Wilkinson, currently head of legal and compliance at ALD UK, has been selected as legal director.

Martinez said: “Our integration committee represents the very best of the combined experience, expertise and energy that has already delivered such great results for our organisation.

“Together, our committee members will serve as a unifying force as we shape our digital transformation and lead the way to a sustainable future for the mobility industry.

“I would like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude and best wishes to those who have served on our executive management teams but have chosen not to continue with us.

“Your contributions and commitment to both our company and the wider industry are immeasurable.

“To our entire team – thank you for your unwavering positivity throughout the transformation process as we embark on this new, exciting chapter.

“Together we’ll leverage our combined strength to create a shared vision for a better future for our customers, stakeholders and the wider world.”