Fleet Assist’s Les Kerjenski joins i247 Group as first-ever Technical Director

POOLE-BASED i247 Group has appointed Les Kerjenski to the newly created role of Technical Director, signalling a significant investment in technology and a commitment to enhancing customer experience.

Kerjenski brings over 30 years of experience to leading outsourced fleet management provider i247, most recently serving as Chief Technology and Operations Officer at Fleet Assist. He will lead a 25-strong technology team responsible for IT, development, and data, driving i247 Group’s digital strategy forward.

“I was immediately impressed by the i247 Group leadership team's vision for leveraging technology to empower employees and deliver exceptional value to customers. I'm eager to spearhead the adoption of AI and machine learning to optimise the customer journey.”

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This strategic appointment comes on the heels of consistent growth for i247 Group over the past three years. The company has significantly expanded its technology team, including five new IT software developers and a range of data and analytics specialists.

“Les’s appointment is a crucial step in our digital transformation journey,” said Sam Mason, Managing Director for i247 Group. “We’re committed to ensuring our technology is future-proof and enables us to operate proactively, predicting and meeting our customers’ needs with optimal solutions.”

i247 Group has also bolstered its commercial team with key hires from the fleet industry, including Dean Hedger as Key Account Director and Charlene Tattersall as Key Account Manager. The appointments underscore the company’s dedication to strengthening its position in the market, it said.