NORTHBROOK, IL — Donlen, a provider of financing and asset management solutions for the fleet industry, has named Rachel Hands as senior vice president, sales and marketing.
Hands
NORTHBROOK, IL —Donlen, a provider of financing and asset management solutions for the fleet industry, has named Rachel Hands as senior vice president, sales and marketing.
Hands
In this role Hands is responsible for the overall sales and marketing strategy for Donlen, and becomes a member of the senior leadership team.
Prior to Donlen Hands was a consultant, helping companies in the areas of sales management and strategy, including sales force effectiveness, organization, and deployment. Additionally, she spent more than 20 years at GE Capital in a number of leadership roles, including:
President, GE Auto Financial Services.
EVP Sales & Commercial Services, GE Rail Services.
Director, International Business Development, GE Commercial Equipment Finance.
"Rachel brings exceptional sales leadership to Donlen," said Gary Rappeport, Donlen CEO. "Her knowledge of the leasing industry across an array of assets from vehicles to equipment will help shape our strategy as we move forward with the wide scope of mobility solutions that Donlen and Hertz provide. We're very happy to welcome her to Donlen."
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