Fleetwise hires new transformation director

A new hire at Fleetwise, a New Zealand independent fleet management company, hopes to reduce fleet emissions and strengthen mobility initiatives.

Industry executive Richard Christensen has been appointed transformation director, which will focus on helping clients transition to low emission vehicle fleets and alternative mobility options.

The Auckland-based role was created following a surge of new business in the area. Christensen has 15 years’ experience in the industry and has had roles within the fleet management, leasing and vehicle manufacturer sections, with a particular focus on the EV space.

“Sustainability, safety and fleet optimisation are currently hot topics for our clients, who face an ever-increasing array of options and decisions to make,” says Fleetwise chief executive officer Ambrose Plaister.

Plaister says Christensen’s experience aligns perfectly with Fleetwise’s strategic direction and approach to fleet mobility.

“Richard has the experience and knowledge to understand these challenges and guide organisations through the process of implementing fleet management changes that allow them to meet their sustainability objectives.”

Christensen says he is looking forward to establishing representation for Fleetwise and working for a company that has a genuine focus on providing value to its customers.

“As a nimble and innovative organisation, Fleetwise is able to customise and adapt quickly to meet client needs – solving real problems for customers in the spirit of true partnership,” says Christensen.

“This puts the organisation in a unique position in the market, at a time where significant changes are occurring in the mobility and sustainability space, to provide customers with truly impartial advice.”

Christensen started in his new role on April 29.