LeasePlan UK team has appointed Attila Dobos as operations director, replacing Lesley Slater.

Attila Dobos, operations director at LeasePlan UK

He previously spent two years as operations director at LeasePlan Sweden and prior to that, he held a similar role in his native Hungary for five years.

In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the next phase of strategic development of the Operations and Supplier Management area and helping the company strengthen its customer value proposition.

Dobos commented: “In recent years the British market has gone through a period of profound change and rapid development which is a perfect opportunity for us to be even more attractive to our suppliers, working with them to enhance our Customer Proposition whilst increasing our steerable volumes to them.

“I look forward to applying my knowledge and European experience in my new role. Obtaining more ownership on the whole value chain will help LeasePlan UK to create the best Customer Experience at a competitive cost level.”

Alfonso Martinez, managing director of LeasePlan UK, added: “Attila has an exceptional track record here at LeasePlan, and his long-standing commitment and experience makes him well placed to ensure the continued development and progress of the Operations Department within LeasePlan UK.”