LeasingOptions.co.uk has promoted Ben Durkin to the newly created role of director of IT.

Durkin (pictured) was promoted to the new role, after being with the company for 15 years. He will be responsible for managing a team of six developers, with a focus on building online solutions – in addition, Durkin will join the senior management team.

LeasingOptions says the promotion follows his “tireless work at designing and building an innovative bespoke CRM system”.

LeasingOptions.co.uk’s co-founder and managing director Nigel Brain said: “We pride ourselves on being the market leaders and by promoting Ben and having him drive the technology function of the business forward – we are confident that we will maintain our position and lead the industry.”

Durkin said: “Working for a company that recognises its staff for their achievements and rewards them is fantastic.

“I’m really proud and excited to be able to take LeasingOptions.co.uk to the next chapter by elevating our IT offering and further advancing it for the benefit of our customers."