In response to company growth, LeasePlan USA announced Tuesday it has hired a new vice president of client relations regional sales.

Bringing over 18 years of professional fleet management experience to the role is George Hodge, who is now responsible for strategically guiding fleets to reduce costs and create efficiencies for a portfolio of accounts for the company’s northeast region.

“LeasePlan is a well-respected industry leader. I believe my talents and experience align perfectly with the overall vision of the company,” Hodge said. “I am happy to be a part of such an outstanding organization, and I look forward to what the future holds.”

Hodge’s career began in 1997 at ARI as a stock purchase specialist before he transitioned into client relations in 2001.

“We are pleased to have George Hodge join our team of service experts,” said Jon Toups, LeasePlan’s chief commercial officer. “His leadership and years of experience interfacing directly with customers at all levels will help us continue our mission of making it easier to leaseplan.”

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