Jaama’s managing director Martin Evans and IT director James Thresher are to leave the business over the next few months following the firm’s acquisition last year.

Martin Evans, one of the founding directors of Jaama, will step down from day-to-day duties but will carry on helping “from the side-lines”

The two have worked alongside Andrew Holgate, Jaama’s new chief executive officer, for the past six months, helping transition the business to its new owners Lexana Capital after its acquisition in July 2023.

Evans, one of the founding directors of Jaama, said he was stepping down from day-to-day duties but would carry on helping Jaama “from the side-lines”. He will also retain his role as a board member of the Association of Fleet Professionals.

He commented:  “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved in Jaama. We’ve created an amazing legacy that will endure and thrive because of Jaama’s incredible people. They will continue to do great things and innovate customer-centric solutions, accelerated by the expertise, financial stability and investment from Jaama’s new owners.”

Jaama said both Evans and Thresher had been instrumental in building the company to become a major fleet management software company, used by more than 500 fleet customers which manage over one million cars, vans, trucks and plant.

Evans added: “I am leaving Jaama feeling fulfilled and happy that the new ownership is the right thing for my wonderful colleagues and our fantastic customers. We are complementing the existing team with some amazing new talent coming on board who are bringing their own energy, ideas and experience which will all help take the business to the next level.”

Jaama has also announced the promotion of Richard Evans to the role of sales director from his current head of business development role with immediate effect.

Andrew Holgate, Jaama’s CEO, said: “We would like to thank Martin and James for their contribution in building the Jaama business and wish them well for the future.

“We would also like to congratulate Richard Evans on his much-deserved promotion to the board as sales director. He has led Jaama’s sales function since 2011 and has more than 20 years of experience of working in the fleet sector so he is fully immersed in the needs of our customers.”