CONGRATULATIONS to Matt Woodward who has been appointed operations director at Carparison Leasing.
Matt, formerly the general manager, has been at the helm of Carparison since its formation in 2018 which now has a workforce of 52 employees.
Carparison said the newly created role reflected the strong growth of the business and the personal contribution Matt continues to bring to its success.
My new role signifies how mature our business has become over a short period of time and the growth we’ve experienced despite significant challenges. And this change reflects my commitment to continuing our trajectory without compromising on the quality of service we’re so proud of. Joining our accomplished directorship is a real privilege. I look forward to doing the role justice.
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Woodward previously ran the fleet sales team for sister business Mercedes-Benz South West before the formation of Carparison.
The Exeter-based leasing broker now also has the sub-brands Vanparison, for van leasing, and Corparison for corporate fleet solutions including supply, fleet management and salary sacrifice.

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