NORTHBROOK, IL - Donlen has named Rachel Hands to the role of Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for the company. The company stated that in this role, Hands will be responsible for overall sales and marketing strategy, and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

“Rachel brings exceptional sales leadership to Donlen,” said Gary Rappeport, Donlen CEO. “Her knowledge of the leasing industry across an array of assets from vehicles to equipment will help shape our strategy as we move forward with the wide scope of mobility solutions that Donlen and Hertz provide. We’re very happy to welcome her to Donlen.”

Before working with Donlen, Hands was a consultant who worked with companies to improve sales management and strategy. She also spent more than 20 years at GE Capital in many roles, including President of GE Auto Financial Services, EVP Sales & Commercial Services, GE Rail Services, and Director, International Business Development, GE Commercial Equipment Finance.

“I’m impressed with the depth of services and products Donlen offers — as well as with everyone I’ve met here,” said Hands. “There’s nothing more exciting to a commercial leader than to be part of a company like Donlen that has great products, is well managed, and positioned for dramatic growth.”