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Automotive Fleet’s Classic Interviews with Fleet Industry Leaders

Explore classic Automotive Fleet interviews with industry leaders from 1961 to today, featuring insights from top executives across fleet and leasing.

December 23, 2022
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Automotive Fleet’s classic interviews highlight the insights and leadership perspectives that have shaped the fleet industry over decades.

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Read (or revisit) some of Automotive Fleet’s most memorable interviews with industry leaders and fleet legends. Since 1961, AF has sat down with many of the most influential voices in the business.

Browse the featured interviews below, or explore the full archive of AF exclusive interviews.

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1962

Jim Larkin, Ford


An early look at leasing through the lens of Ford’s Jim Larkin.

1971

John Lalley, PHH


A profile connected to PHH’s 25 years of service and John Lalley’s role in that milestone.

1985

James Culotta, McCullagh Leasing


A look at changes shaping the automotive fleet industry through the perspective of McCullagh Leasing’s James Culotta.

1987

Jim Rogers, GE Capital Services


A look at GE Capital’s acquisition of McCullagh Leasing and what it meant for the market.

1988

Morris Belzberg, Budget


An interview with Budget’s Morris Belzberg on leadership, business growth, and the rental and fleet space.

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1988

Stan Chason, Gelco


Stan Chason reflects on a 35-year career and the changes he witnessed across the fleet industry.

1988

Mike Richardson, Anglo American Auto Auctions


An interview with Mike Richardson on the auction business and Anglo’s role in the market.

1990

Omar Landis, NAAA


A retrospective on Omar Landis and the legacy he built within the remarketing and auction world.

1990

Paul Hubbard, NAFA President


A conversation tied to the changing role of fleet managers and the issues shaping the profession.

1990

George Frink, Chevrolet


George Frink weighs in on Chevrolet’s 1990 model year and what it meant for fleet buyers.

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1999

Christine Cortez, Daimler Chrysler


An inside look at DaimlerChrysler’s fleet marketing strategy following the company merger.

2010

Robert Singer, Merchants Leasing


An interview tied to Merchants Leasing’s national expansion and the company’s growing footprint in fleet.

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