Leasing Options has announced the promotion of Ben Durkin to the role of group chief technical officer (CTO).
The promotion is said to recognise nearly two decades of leadership across the leasing company’s IT, web and systems development, with Durkin instrumental in building its in-house technology, including its website, CRM and workflow platform and pricing tools.
In his new role, Durkin will be tasked with leading the company’s next phase of technology investment, including upgrading its core infrastructure, accelerating website development, and introducing new tools designed to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
Durkin said: “I’m incredibly proud of what our team has built and achieved so far. Our focus is simple – stay relentlessly customer-focused, give customers total confidence throughout their journey, and provide our colleagues with tools that are lightning fast, intuitive, and built for scalability and efficiency – all while maintaining the highest standards of compliance in everything we do.
“We will continue to invest heavily in our platform and explore new technologies that keep Leasing Options ahead of the market.”
Leasing Options co-founder and CEO Nigel Brain said: “Ben has been central to our growth story for almost 20 years, and his promotion to group CTO is both well-deserved and pivotal to our next chapter.
“As we navigate the exciting opportunities and challenges that come with embracing new technologies, Ben’s leadership will be instrumental in ensuring we maintain our customer focus and competitive edge while expanding into new product areas.”
