CARMMUNITY has announced a partnership with Olaris Consulting, run by former Bridle executive Alan Carreras (pictured above).
Alan will operate with the Frontline Leasing & Fleet Management brand as an associate consultant.
Under the agreement, Carmmunity’s sales and marketing director, Hamel Patel, will work closely with Alan to focus on developing new relationships, building upon the existing successes of Carmmunity’s partnerships, and assisting in the development of its software-as-a-service (SaaS) product to disrupt the leasing broker market.
We are excited to welcome Olaris Consulting as our trusted partner. Alan’s proven track record and deep understanding of the lease broking landscape make them an invaluable addition to our team. Together, we are poised to disrupt the market and revolutionise how vehicle lease broking is conducted.
Olaris Consulting is a consultancy firm specialising in business development, growth acceleration and strategic partnerships
“We are thrilled to partner with Carmmunity on this exciting journey,” added Alan Carreras, founder of Olaris Consulting.
“The company’s dedication to innovation and commitment to delivering exceptional results aligns perfectly with our mission. Through this partnership, we aim to leverage our collective expertise, industry knowledge, and networks to drive remarkable growth and transformation within the leasing broking sector.”
Carmmunity was a sponsor of two awards at this year’s Broker News Awards, supporting both the Best Small Broker and Best Mid-size Broker categories.
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