LeasePlan USA's Corporate Fleet Sales Division Reorganizes
ALPHARETTA, GA – LeasePlan USA is realigning its corporate fleet sales division. John Thompson has been appointed to regional vice president, sales for the South Central region for the mid-market group.
ALPHARETTA, GA – LeasePlan USA is realigning its corporate fleet sales division. John Thompson has been appointed to regional vice president, sales for the South Central region for the mid-market group. Previously, he was with the acquisition group, which focuses sales efforts on fleets of 1,500 or more. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing new business in Northern Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska. Thompson’s 30 years of industry experience include more than 10 years with LeasePlan. In addition, Kim English, regional vice president, sales, has relocated from Florida to the Midatlantic region, which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and the Washington, D.C., area. Her 20-plus years of industry experience include more than six years with LeasePlan. A 30-year industry veteran, Paul Kasbar, has been named regional vice president of sales for the Western region. He will manage business development in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, and Montana. Kasbar has been with LeasePlan for 15 years, serving in various sales positions. Thompson, English, and Kasbar report to Mark Conroy, national sales vice president, mid-market.
JOHN THOMPSON
KIM ENGLISH
PAUL KASBAR
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