The ASG is responsible for developing arguments and positions on EU regulatory and legislative issues in the automotive sector. It is supported in its work by sector specific Working Groups, namely the Car Rental Working Group, the Car Leasing Working Group and the Truck Rental Working Group.

Mr Duprat is currently director of strategy at ALD International after joining the firm in 2006 following six years of strategy and management consulting.

‘The ASG has had positive results on a number of files during these past years. Environmental and security issues remain important topics but recent technology developments require strong and clear positions when it comes to vehicle data generation and driver privacy protection,’ said Mr Duprat. ‘I am proud to lead this group for the next two years, being confident that together with Leaseurope Member Associations and industry players, we will further strengthen the European representation of our industries,' he added.

He takes over from John Lewis who is retiring from the industry.

‘I would like to thank John for his efficient chairmanship, continuous and communicative engagement, always calling for action. John’s footprint is enormous not only in the UK leasing industry but also at European level and will be so for a long time,’ said Mr Duprat.