ALPHARETTA, GA - LeasePlan USA, a leading fleet and vehicle management company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Fairbanks to vice president, sales, West region. Her territory includes California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Fairbanks brings 22 years of sales and management experience to her role at LeasePlan. She will be responsible for new business development in the mid- and large-fleet market segments in her territory and will report to Buck Whitman, national sales vice president.

Her experience includes serving as vice president, new business development for CitiCapital Fleet Services. In this position, she led 12 direct reports in 20 Western states in new and existing business development within the light-duty vehicle lease and management market segments. Fairbanks also spent time as a customer service account executive at US Fleet Leasing where she provided in-house sales support in the Northwest light-duty vehicle lease and management market segments.

"Kathy will be an asset to the LeasePlan sales team. She has extensive experience, in-depth knowledge of the industry, and the ability to deliver upon LeasePlan's commitment to proactive service excellence," said Whitman.

LeasePlan USA, a subsidiary of LeasePlan Corp. N.V., is a global leader in vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions. The company, which manages 1.3 million vehicles worldwide, offers clients customized plans for total fleet cost reduction through its technologically advanced products and dedication to customer service.