- (l-r) Mike Thompson and Harrison Walsh
LEASING Options has announced the promotion of Harrison Walsh to Procurement Director, recognising the key role he has played in the company’s record-breaking performance over the last 24 months.
At last week’s Broker News Awards, the Manchester-based broker won a commendation in the Best Volume Broker category. Earlier this year it made third place in our inaugural BN25 league table, posting 14,666 orders in 2025.
The promotion reflects both Harrison’s continued growth within the business and the significant contribution he has made to the success of the procurement function.
Having previously served as Head of Procurement, in his new position as Procurement Director, Harrison will take on a more senior and strategic role within Leasing Options. The move will see him focus more heavily on long-term procurement planning, higher-level relationship management and proactive growth opportunities, while also creating more room within the department to nurture and develop talent across the team.
"Harrison’s promotion to Procurement Director is richly deserved and a clear reflection of the impact he has made on the business. It recognises both his contribution to date and the important role he will play in our continued growth, while also creating opportunities for others in the team to develop."
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Harrison Walsh said: “I’m proud to step into the role of Procurement Director and grateful for the trust the business has placed in me.
“I’ve learnt a huge amount during my time as Head of Procurement and I’m excited to take on a more strategic role focused on strengthening partnerships, creating new opportunities and supporting the continued growth of the department.”

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