The winners have been announced for the 2017 edition of the Leasing Life Awards, which took place on November 30 at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam.

With the Netherlands riding on the crest of an ongoing boom in the European leasing industry, which has returned to its pre-crisis levels of business volumes, Amsterdam provided the perfect backdrop for exploring the state of the industry and its future path.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Leaders from major European lessors and financial services company, both established and up-and-coming, convened to discuss future challenges and opportunities, from the switch a circular economy to regulatory challenges like new accounting standard IFRS 16 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The day was brought to a close with a celebration of major achievements by industry players, hosted by chief executive of Alfa Andrew Denton and editor of Leasing Life Brian Cantwell. Winners for the 12th edition of the Leasing Awards were carefully selected by a judging panel in an independent and transparent process.

The winners:

UK Broker: Oracle Finance

UK Asset Finance Legal Provider: Shoosmiths

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

SME Champion – Europe: Societe Generale Equipment Finance

SME Champion – UK – Bank lessor: Close Brothers

SME Champion – UK – Independent: LDF

Vendor Finance: Societe Generale Equipment Finance

European Lessor: BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

Middle ticket corporate lessor: ABN Amro Lease NV

Digital Innovation – UK: CheckedSafe

Digital Innovation – Rest of Europe: DLL

Sustainability: 3 Step IT

Young Professional: Ben McPheat, credit underwriter, LDF

Industry Ambassador: Jonathan Andrew, chief executive officer for commercial finance,  Siemens Financial Services

Lifetime Achievement: Carol Roberts, managing director for leasing, Bibby Financial Services