Fleet management company, LeasePlan UK, has appointed Stuart Houlston as Commercial and IT Director.

The position of Commercial Director was previously held by Jo Elms who, after 10 years of service to LeasePlan UK, is leaving the firm.  Stuart’s appointment is an internal move within the LeasePlan business. He joined LeasePlan UK on 1st January, 2016, as Technology & Transformation Director. He  will retain responsibility for Technology & Transformation as part of his new role. 

Stuart’s previous experience includes a number of senior roles in the automotive leasing and asset finance sector over the past 20 years, including Managing Director of Lombard Vehicle Management and Global Chief Operating Officer of White Clarke Group.

Matt Dyer, Managing Director LeasePlan UK commented: “On behalf of everyone at LeasePlan I would like to thank Jo for her massive contribution to the company and congratulate Stuart on his new role – we wish them all the very best for the future.”

Stuart Houlston, Commercial and IT Director LeasePlan UK added: “I am delighted to be taking on the responsibility of Commercial and IT Director for LeasePlan UK. I look forward to using my experience of delivering complex business change and technology initiatives in order to meet the firm’s broader business goals, positioning LeasePlan as the UK’s market leader for customer focus and innovation. With exciting times ahead, and the best sales team in the industry, I am very enthusiastic about the opportunities this new role presents.”