17 Nov 16
News

Andy Leeden (AstraZeneca) is 2016 Fleet Manager of the Year Large Fleet

Andy Leeden, Global Category Manager Fleet at AstraZeneca was crowned International Fleet Manager of the Year Large Fleet 2016 at the Fleet Europe Awards in Barcelona.

Andy Leeden has successfully developed a global strategy for the 19,000 vehicles in his fleet across 72 countries, with a 100% implementation in Europe and North America. He has introduced a common fleet standard in Europe across 32 markets, partnering with HR and Safety, Health and Environment, to optimise TCO with a focus on all employees driving on business, not only company car drivers. As a result Andy Leeden has realised a 14% reduction in fleet cost base over four years' fleet lifecycle, supported by the green focus with a CO2 reduction of 16% in 2015 and the ‘DriveSuccess’ safety programme comprising 10 training modules . Andy showed that he truly leads the Global Fleet category, with clear objectives which he realises through simplification and standardisation of processes and outsourcing. The Award was handed out by Stefan Herbert, Senior Manager Corporate Sales at Daimler. 

Runner-up in this award category is Jens Werkheiser, Global Category Manager of SABMiller. Jens Werkheiser has implemented a truly global and commercially powerful strategy for its 9,000-vehicle fleet in over 70 countries, with a top-down approach and a lean management structure. The SABMiller strategy gives room for local adaptation and originality, for example when it comes to the local vehicle mix, the focus on engine power instead of CO2 emissions, and the introduction of telematics. As a result Jens Werkheiser and SABMiller have realised significant efficiencies and cost savings of more than 20%. Jens Werkheiser convinced the jury with his enthusiasm and knowledge in all aspects of today’s fleet management and his pragmatic international fleet approach. He received his award from Jörg Löffler, CEO of Fleet Logistics International.

Authored by: Steven Schoefs