DLL appointed three new executive board members, with Marc Dierckx named CFO, Ab Gillhaus named CRO and Tom Meredith appointed CCO. read more

DEC 12, 2016 - 7:36 am

DLL completed the sale of Athlon Car Lease International to Daimler Financial Services. read more

DEC 5, 2016 - 6:44 am

The equipment finance industry has been growing, but a number of factors have slowed things down in 2016. ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta and Bill Stephenson, chairman of the ELFA and CEO and chairman of the executive board of DLL, provide insights on the industry’s health, the coming elections and what the ELFA is focused on in a year of political and economic uncertainty.... read more

September/October 2016

DLL reported a net profit before minority interest of $331 million in H1/16, up 15.6% compared to the same year-ago period. The company’s managed portfolio grew 4.7% to $42.6 billion. read more

SEP 7, 2016 - 6:57 am

Only a few months ago, the future of DLL seemed uncertain amid rumors that its parent, Rabobank, was in talks to sell the vendor finance company. Today, Rabobank has not only reaffirmed its commitment to DLL, but also mandated the company to find independent avenues to raise capital for its growth. In a Monitor interview, DLL CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board Bill Stephenson discusses DLL’s evolution over the past 30 years and its bright future in the global marketplace.... read more

July/August 2016

Bill Stephenson, CEO and chairman of the executive board of DLL, was named to the Leasing Life Power 50, an annual list of the most influential people in asset finance. read more

JUL 19, 2016 - 7:18 am

DLL reached an agreement to sell its mobility solutions entity Athlon Car Lease International to Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Nederland, a part of the Daimler Financial Services global network. read more

JUL 1, 2016 - 7:27 am

A theme of uncertainty dominated the 15th Annual Investor Conference as panelists discussed the increasing cost of funds and the sluggish equipment-backed ABS market. Despite geopolitical anxieties, prolonged stress in the energy sector and negative interest rates, many expressed a confidence in the industry’s resilience, expecting it to grow at a slow but steady pace in 2016.... read more

May/June 2016

DLL was shortlisted for the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards’ brand new category, Circular Economy Project of the Year. read more

MAY 12, 2016 - 7:20 am

DLL recorded a net profit of €525 million ($582 million) for full year 2015, representing an increase of 15.6% in performance compared to 2014. read more

MAR 3, 2016 - 7:07 am

DLL was chosen as the winner of the Alliance Trust Award for Circular Economy Investor, which is part of the 2016 Circulars Awards program organized by the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders. read more

JAN 20, 2016 - 6:19 am

Bill Stephenson, CEO and chairman of the executive board of DLL, was honored with the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Leasing Life conference and awards dinner on December 3. read more

DEC 8, 2015 - 7:03 am

DLL reported an annual net profit of $602 million for FY2014, up 13% compared to FY2013. DLL noted that its managed portfolio increased by 10% year/year to $42 billion. read more

MAR 26, 2015 - 7:07 am

As new CEO and chairman of the executive board, De Lage Landen’s Bill Stephenson brings 27 years of experience and a true understanding of what it means to partner with globally and culturally diverse clients. In the coming months, he looks to move the company into new segments while leading the industry in renewable asset management solutions. ... read more

Sep/Oct 2014

In a recently released article, DLL chairman and CEO Bill Stephenson reflects on the industry’s future, citing growing need for resource efficiency. read more

NOV 20, 2014 - 7:17 am