LeasePlan USA appointed Jeffrey Schlesinger president and CEO. He comes to LeasePlan with 30 years of financial services experience, with the last eight years spent in fleet industry leadership.

As LeasePlan USA’s new president and CEO, Schlesinger brings experience in advising local and global clients on long-term fleet strategies, mergers and acquisitions and project financing.

Schlesinger’s previous role was senior vice president and managing director of GE Fleet Services, where he was responsible for global initiatives, strategic planning and international joint ventures.

Schlesinger joins LeasePlan as the company releases annual results for 2016, marked by a 7% year-on-year increase in underlying net result.

“It’s a new day at LeasePlan USA and I’m so excited to be a part of this family and lead this transformation,” Schlesinger said.

Schlesinger succeeds Mike Pitcher, who announced his retirement at the end of 2016.

LeasePlan is a global fleet management and driver mobility company. The global group manages 1.6 million vehicles and provides services in 32 countries.