LeasePlan USA announced that it has appointed a new chief commercial officer to oversee the company’s sales and client relations teams.

Chosen for the position is Ricardo Fonzaghi, who most recently served as senior vice president of LeasePlan International sales. 

For 11 years, Fonzaghi was responsible for developing global fleet management programs for corporate fleets based in the Americas.

“Ricardo has delivered savings and quality improvements to clients by analyzing and understanding the financial, competitive and process sides and consolidating this into a results-focused solution,” LeasePlan USA president and chief executive officer Jeff Schlesinger said in a news release. “We look forward to continued growth and client loyalty under his leadership.”

Fonzaghi has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications, internet and fleet management industries.

“Talent, expertise and strategic focus are hallmarks of LeasePlan’s sales and client relations teams,” Fonzaghi said. “I am honored to join them in delivering creative solutions to our clients.”

LeasePlan is a global fleet management company that manages an estimated 1.6 million vehicles and provides services in 32 countries, according to the global group.