Tuesday, January 31, 2012

LeasePlan Hires Robert Eckert for Sales, VP Role 30-Year Industry Veteran to Spearhead the Companies’ West Coast Territory


ALPHARETTA, Ga. (January 23, 2012) – LeasePlan USA, the premium service provider of vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions, has recently appointed 30-year industry veteran, Robert Eckert, to the position of regional sales vice president, national accounts.

“Robert has the proven track record, industry experience and knowledge of the fleet, finance and services industries that is a welcome asset to the team,” said Brian Barber, senior vice president, sales. “His professional sales experience, fleet management expertise and corporate contacts, will allow him to introduce multiple West coast companies to LeasePlan's premium, high-touch service delivery.”

Eckert began his sales' career with Hertz Corporation's Car and Truck Leasing Division where he staffed and opened sales offices in the Northwest and Rocky Mountain areas as a regional sales manager. Over the years, his career progressed to several executive level sales positions of increasing responsibility at different finance and leasing organizations.

Most recently, Eckert spent nine years as an area vice president sales and regional sales manager with Wright Express, covering a 25-state territory.
His sales efforts yielded more than 75,000 fuel cards and $400 million-plus in revenue. He was also awarded the President’s Club by the CEO of Wright Express for outstanding sales achievement.

LeasePlan is the world’s leading provider of fleet and vehicle management solutions with 1.3 million vehicles managed worldwide. Operating out of 30 countries around the globe, the company has a passion for exceptional customer service. LeasePlan prides itself on delivering high-touch, premium service and innovative products that offer total cost reduction for corporate and government fleets. With nearly 50 years of fleet experience, LeasePlan’s experts find ways to get the most out of clients’ vehicles, budget and time. Find out why LeasePlan clients agree that it’s easier to leaseplan. Visit www.us.leaseplan.com for more information.

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