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NationaLease salutes outstanding achievement and service at the 2024 Canadian Leadership Summit

Nov 14, 2024

NationaLease, one of the largest full-service truck leasing organizations in North America, recently held its 2024 Canadian Leadership Summit in Montreal, QC. This exclusive event, dedicated to NationaLease Canadian members and suppliers, offered a deep dive into thought-provoking Canadian-specific leasing and operations topics, including regulatory changes, infrastructure, and purchasing best practices.

During the two-day event, two prestigious awards were presented to honor inspiring and remarkable achievements within the truck leasing organization.

Jérôme Léonard, senior vice president of Brossard NationaLease, (left) receives recognition for his exceptional service on the NationaLease board from NationaLease president Dean Vicha (right).

Jérôme Léonard, senior vice president of Brossard NationaLease, was recognized for his outstanding service as he completed his term as a NationaLease board member. Dean Vicha, president of NationaLease, presented the award, acknowledging Léonard’s dedication and lasting contributions to both the organization and truck leasing industry.

VEL NationaLease was honored with the distinguished Canadian MVP Award, celebrating their commitment to industry excellence, innovative spirit, and business resilience. Jane Clark, senior vice president of Operations at NationaLease, presented the award to VEL NationaLease representatives Kevin Hoyt, Peter Cook, and Murray Dickinson.

During the Canadian Leadership Summit, informative sessions highlighted the importance of innovation, collaboration, and dedication to advancing the truck leasing industry across Canada. Discussions were held around such topics as EPA standards, battery electric vehicles (BEVs), cybersecurity strategies, and the Canadian economy.

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