BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference 2026

Chair Welcome

• Vince Pemberton, Chief Executive Officer
  Rivervale and Chair of the BVRLA Leasing Broker Committee welcoming you to the event and giving an overview of the day.

CEO Welcome and BVRLA Progress Report

• Overview of the last year, key achievements and what’s next, from Toby Poston, Chief Executive, BVRLA.

Your Voice. Your Committee. Your Industry.

• This session puts the BVRLA Leasing Broker Committee in the spotlight, with Chair Vince Pemberton joined by Amanda Brandon of the BVRLA, Will Voisey of Synergy Car Leasing, Mike Thompson of Leasing Options and Phil Slyfield of Balgores.

Why your data matters

• Thomas McLennan and Richard Chadwick will explore the latest Leasing Broker Outlook findings and why building a stronger evidence base matters.

• Stephen Powell, Head of Fleet Sales.

Spoilt for choice? The changing car market

• Autotrader’s Marc Palmer will look at how greater choice, new brands and technology are influencing the way consumers buy and lease vehicles.

Keeping Customers Happy: From Handover to Handback

• This fast-paced panel will look at how brokers can remove friction across the leasing journey – from order and delivery through to in-life support and handback.

In conversation with…

• Vince Pemberton sits down with Jurni Leasing’s Nickie Brooks to explore the story behind her career in leasing. Nickie will share lessons learned along the way, as well as her experience of building a career and leading a business as a woman in the industry.

Tracker

• Jennifer Davis, Automotive Sales Director, Tracker 

Will AI recommend you?

• Michelle Jones, CEO of Ketchup Marketing Limited, will explore how AI is changing vehicle research and what brokers can do to remain visible as customer search behaviour evolves.

Compliance Unpacked: Your Challenges, Answered

• Chaired by Ralph Morton and Laura Lerwill from Broker News, this quick-fire panel will explore what levers brokers can use to enhance customer relationships – from offering maintenance and delivering great experiences, to building a trusted brand that differentiates you.

Keynote: Sport and business – what’s the connection?

• To close the day, former professional footballer and Republic of Ireland international Tony Cascarino will take to the stage for our keynote.