LeasePlan USA, the premium service provider of vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions, is pleased to announce that Nancy D’Amico, CIO, has been named one of five finalists in the 13th annual Georgia CIO of the Year Awards.

The award is given by the Georgia CIO Leadership Association, the professional organization for Georgia’s information technology leaders. The finalists will be judged on measurable business value and impact to the organization, innovation and creativity in the planning and deployment of their enterprise systems, and service to the industry and community.  The awards ceremony will be held on Oct. 28, 2011, where winners in each category will be announced.

“Since joining LeasePlan just a few short years ago, Nancy has done a fabulous job of implementing an IT strategy that is focused on providing valuable tools that make it ‘easier to leaseplan.’ She listens to the technology needs of our clients and our employees and answers by using her expertise to deliver high-quality and effective solutions. I am extremely proud of Nancy and her team and I congratulate her on this prestigious honor,” said Michael A. Pitcher, president and CEO.

D’Amico recently led her team in the successful development and implementation of projects such as, mobile technology for clients’ drivers, next generation dashboard reporting and providing the back-end technology required for the company’s innovative ComfortPlan and PartnerPlan lease products.

And, as a member of LeasePlan’s Executive Management Team, D’Amico is an active participant in establishing the company’s mission, strategic objectives, client satisfaction and employee satisfaction targets, long-term profitability goals, as well as people, process and product focus areas.