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Merchants Fleet Appoints New CFO
As Merchants Fleet prepares for the retirement of its current CFO, Kirk Hoffman will fill the role with more than 20 years of experience.

Kirk Hoffman's appointment as CFO follows Merchants Fleet expanding its fleet electrification expertise with the appointment of Patrick Mitchell as manager of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Merchants Fleet announced the hire of Kirk Hoffman as the company’s new senior vice president and chief financial officer.
“I am thrilled to welcome Kirk to our executive team as senior vice president and chief financial officer,” said Brendan P. Keegan, Merchants CEO/president. “Over the last three years I have had the pleasure to work with Kirk as our lead financial partner, and now look forward to working side-by-side with him to fulfill our company’s vision. Kirk’s vast expertise positions us for enduring success in the ever-evolving fleet landscape, and we are truly fortunate to have someone of his caliber as an integral part of our executive team.”
A Look at Kirk Hoffman's Career
Throughout his career as a financial executive with industry and capital markets knowledge, Hoffman has held leadership positions at several financial institutions, most recently at BNP Paribas as managing director and head of Capital Goods and Fleet Coverage.
Hoffman's experience spans over 20 years.
“This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a visionary organization,” said Hoffman. “Merchants has established itself as a trailblazer in the fleet industry and is widely recognized for setting new benchmarks in fleet innovation. Having worked extensively in fleet from a financial perspective, I look forward to continuing this remarkable momentum from the brand side, as we redefine industry standards, provide unparalleled service to our clients, and help shape the future of our nation's fleet industry.”
Hoffman assumes the position at Merchants as the company prepares for the retirement of senior vice president and CFO, Jerry Pavelich.
"Jerry's exceptional leadership, innovation, and camaraderie during his six-year tenure have left an indelible mark on Merchants,” said Keegan. “On behalf of the Merchants board, executive leadership team, and the entire Merchants family, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jerry, and we wish him a joyful and healthy retirement."
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