Based in Southampton, MASUK-Automotive was launched by Matt Sandom in September last year. MASUK-Automotive provides an independent approach to the methodologies and solutions required to adopt the most risk adverse position possible, for example in relation to vehicle residual values as well as service, maintenance and repair budgets, whilst remaining competitive in the market.

Prior to launching the consultancy Sandom was for almost 10 years a director of Autofutura, a leading specialist provider of global data management software solutions and value added consultancy to the automotive leasing industry, motor manufacturers, fleet operators and rental companies.

He is now joined by Steve Smith, who brings more than 14 years’ experience in the leasing sector, most recently as pricing research manager at Lex Autolease and will now head the MASUK-Automotive consultancy team, providing advice and expertise to the vehicle leasing industry.

Smith said: ‘It is critical for vehicle leasing companies to have a deep understanding of their forecasting methodologies, I have spent many years at the forefront of the industry developing these solutions for vehicle residual values and maintenance budgets driven by having significant responsibility over a combined risk portfolio of around £3bn.

‘In addition, I have also accumulated extensive knowledge of the many calculations involved in creating vehicle leasing quotations which brings more diverse expertise to the business. I very much look forward to working with the MASUK-Automotive team to continue to provide vehicle leasing companies and other organisations with the robust solutions they require.’