The founder of Chevin Fleet Solutions, Ashley Sowerby, is moving to a new role of executive chairman, with Gary Thompson becoming the new chief executive officer (CEO).
Having joined the business in March 2022 as chief operating officer, Thompson (pictured) says it has been a “privilege” to work alongside Sowerby.
He continued: “I am looking forward to continuing the work with our talented, passionate and innovative team.
“We are in a strong position to meet the challenges and opportunities in this industry, using technology to drive high value insights and an exceptional customer experience.”
Prior to joining Chevin, Thompson’s career included a variety of leadership and owner managed positions, including chief operating officer of a successful global SaaS company.
He said: “I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Chevin, the business that Ashley created and built into the leading fleet software provider globally.
“Ashley has built a financially strong company with an excellent operational board, and I am confident that the foundations and strategy are in place to drive further innovation, growth and customer value.”
Sowerby said that after 32 years as founder and CEO of Chevin, he was proud to have built a “world-class business” providing solutions to some of the largest fleets globally, having started from very “humble” domestic UK operations.
“Over recent years I have assembled a very capable team and operational board, who have laid very strong foundations for further growth, through investment in people, process and product,” he added.
“It is important to further empower the operational board as they drive the business forward. This change enables me to step back from day-to-day operations whilst continuing to offer support on strategic decisions and product direction.”
Established in 1990 in Belper UK, Chevin Fleet Solutions is a global provider of fleet management software, used in over 180-countries to manage more than 1 million vehicles and associated assets.
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