CONGRATULATIONS to Mike Thompson and his appointment as the new chief operating officer at Leasing Options. The Manchester leasing broker’s sales & marketing director, and former brand manager, now takes on responsibility for all operational functions for the business. These will be in addition to his previous main focus on sales and marketing, where he has led a number of strategic projects,…
OVL has been in the leasing broker business for a considerable amount of time. More than 30 years, although major shareholder and MD Martin Wedge, and operations director Andrew Beale (pictured above), may not care to recall quite how long it’s been. But as experienced operators – one of the original Lex brokers and the first broker to exceed a 1000 vehicle…
PROMOTED STORY FIFTY2ONE has decided to move away from templated web designs for its leasing broker customers and instead offer unique designs for all new customers. The web design business, which operates under the First Leasing brand, says all new customers will enjoy a bespoke design at no extra cost. Meanwhile, existing customers, who have asked the software design company to create…
Rod Hallworth FLEET Alliance is saddened to announce the sudden death of Rod Hallworth, managing director of long-established and hugely respected broker Anthony K. Anthony K had recently become an Appointed Representative of Fleet Alliance, cementing a close relationship that stretched back over 20 years of trading as a Fleet Alliance Partner. With founder Tony Nugent stepping back from the day-to-day running…
ALPHABET is the main sponsor of the BVRLA Broker Conference taking place on 21 October 2021. As well as offering insight into issues affecting the sector and sharing best practice, the conference offers the opportunity to network with brokers once again – at long last! Richard Chadwick (pictured above), head of Alphabet Partner, says sponsoring the conference is not only a way…
THE BVRLA has strengthened its senior executive team with two new appointments. Harry Madan joins as head of compliance and governance (above, left), while Adam Forshaw (above, right) joins as head of communications. Madan may be be familiar to many leasing brokers, having previously worked for the Consumer Credit Advisory Services as a compliance consultant and auditor. Commenting on Madan’s appointment, Shashi…
Chip shortage puts pressure on leasing brokers despite soaring lease sales THE shortage of semiconductors is having a devastating effect on car registrations – September is the weakest for 23 years according to preliminary SMMT figures. On the other hand, leasing brokers are having bumper sales months, but…but the gap between selling the leasing deal and payout on actual car or van…
Tax and lack of fuel focuses UK plc on EVs CHANGES to National Insurance in the form of a 1.25% levy to fund the NHS, along with lack of fuel at filling stations, is focusing everyone’s minds on going EV. Although van drivers remain unconvinced. But for how long? BVRLA Broker Conference Only Three Weeks Away There’s less than three weeks to…