LeasePlan’s Nikos Kotrozos has joined Fleet Assist in the newly created position of head of supplier relations.

Nikos Kotrozos, head of supplier relations at Fleet Assist

Kotrozos will assume responsibility for all OEM and supplier relationships across the Fleet Assist 5,200-strong garage network, delivering new product offerings and strengthening existing network relationships.

He previously spent more than five years at LeasePlan in senior SMR procurement and operations roles. Prior to that he was a procurement lead for Babcock International Group, accountable for the Metropolitan Police fleet, and has been a senior global buyer for Jaguar Land Rover.

“I am delighted to be working as part of a team that promotes a strong culture of partnership and collaboration. I am very excited to join Fleet Assist as it is very well placed to continue to grow its share of the fleet SMR sector,” said Kotrozos.

Vincent St Claire, Fleet Assist’s MD commented: “Nikos brings with him a wealth of experience in automotive procurement and operations within the OEM and leasing sectors.

“This investment in our management team expansion supports our drive to enhance existing and new supplier relationships, whilst enabling us to focus on key projects,” he added.