Santander Consumer UK has appointed Russell Forbes as Sales Director with responsibility for growing the business’ leasing and contract hire operations.
Forbes brings considerable corporate fleet experience to the role, joining with immediate effect from Audi UK where he was National Contract Hire and Leasing manager.
He was previously Used Car Remarketing Manager at Nissan Motor GB, having started his automotive career in retailing at the Phoenix Car Company.
Santander Consumer UK entered the corporate leasing and contract hire market in 2017 and currently has the UK’s eighth largest fleet of vehicles.1 By the end of 2030 it plans to significantly increase the size of its fleet and be one the key players in the sector.
“We are delighted to welcome Russell Forbes to the business. He brings a wealth of knowledge to this leadership role, having over 20 years’ management experience in the automotive sector,” said Aaron Cardoso, Santander’s Head of UK Leasing Division.
“Santander has achieved considerable growth in its contract hire and leasing operations over recent years and Russell will ensure the momentum we have achieved will accelerate as we expand this side of our business,” he said.
Speaking about his appointment Forbes commented: “I welcome this opportunity to lead the next stage of growing Santander Consumer Finance’s leasing and contract hire operations and look forward to building existing partnerships and establishing new ones.”