ARI has appointed a number of new executives to lead the fleet and automotive services group’s plans for growth.

Bob White, president ARI

Bob White – who has a near 30-year career at ARI – becomes president of ARI, responsible for all ARI operations globally, including the US, Canada, Germany, the UK, and Mexico.

Mr White was most recently executive vice president and chief operating officer at ARI and has previously held other leadership positions including vice president of operations.

He assumes the role from Chris Conroy who will now focus exclusively on the position of president and CEO of parent firm Holman Enterprises, which also includes truck and equipment specialist Auto Truck Group and OEM parts firm Holman Parts Distribution.

Mr White will be supported by a team of three executive vice presidents, including Mark Bryan as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Mr Bryan most recently served as senior vice president of the company’s European operations and will now lead ARI’s fleet management, supply chain, and product management teams globally.

Rick Tousaw has been appointed to the newly created position of executive vice president and chief commercial officer, which includes responsibility for new business development and client relations globally. Mr Tousaw most recently headed the company’s Canadian operations.

In addition, Gernot Leinenbach has been named executive vice president and chief financial Officer for Holman and will oversee finance and strategy initiatives for ARI, Auto Truck Group and Holman Parts Distribution. Mr Leinenbach joined ARI in 2016 as group CFO and senior vice president of finance.