ALPHARETTA, GA – LeasePlan USA appointed Tom Jacob to strategic account vice president, client relations. Jacob’s position, an addition to the existing client relations group, was created in response to LeasePlan’s growing client base.

The client relations group consults with clients in order to offer solutions to better manage their fleets, while helping them achieve their company’s overall business goals. In the strategic accounts vice president role, Jacob will be responsible for maintaining and expanding LeasePlan’s portfolio, reporting directly to Bryan Steele, national vice president, client relations.

Jacob comes to LeasePlan with 27 years of industry experience with a concentration on developing and sustaining long-term client relationships. Previous industry experience includes serving as an account manager for GE Capital Fleet Services after their acquisition of CitiCapital, where he was responsible for client retention and growth.

His experience also includes various sales and client relations positions within the fleet industry and at different dealerships and manufacturers.