CONGRATULATIONS to Simon Leake who will lead the broker division of new market funder Drivalia.
Simon, as the funder’s new national broker sales manager, is charged with onboarding new broker partners, integrating OEM and dealer groups within the partner channel, and growing the broker channel.
A vastly experienced executive in the broker market, Simon joins from Novuna Vehicle Solutions, where he was known to many brokers as the company’s associates account manager – north.
But with previous experience in LeasePlan’s Network division, and local business experience at dealer level, Simon brings 360 degree vision to the new role.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to be joining the forward thinking and progressive Drivalia brand from ‘Unit 1’ as they launch across the UK. With a superb portfolio of mobility solutions from contract hire through to subscription I look forward to onboarding, growing and managing the broker channel throughout a very exciting 2023.
Drivalia announced its growth plans for the UK with a launch in February. Already established in Europe, Drivalia is planning to spearhead its UK growth initially through the broker channel.
The company says it is looking for between 23 to 35 partners to hit 4000 units in year one.
Duncan Green, responsible for the launch and management of the Drivalia lease channel, said on Simon’s appointment:
Delighted to welcome Simon into the team. Simon brings a huge amount of experience and professionalism to the team and will, no doubt, lead the broker channel to success. Simon delivers the specialism needed in the broker channel and does so with a 'delighting our customers and partners' mantra.
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Ralph Morton is the leading journalist in the leasing broker sector and editor of Broker News, the website which provides information and news for BVRLA-registered leasing brokers. He also writes extensively on the fleet and leasing market in both the UK and Europe.
