Senior Management Team

Ivor Johnson
Fleet Management & Operations Director

Ivor was previously managing director of Fleet Logistics UK Limited, a successful fleet management business he set up in March 1997. After returning a profit in 1999, he acquired the business from joint investor, Moores Rowland in March 2000 and went on to sell the company to Wheels Inc.

Before establishing Fleet Logistics UK, Ivor Johnson worked for Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals, first as UK car fleet manager, then as European fleet manager before being seconded to a new operation based in Paris as associate director, global strategic sourcing (designate). Earlier, he spent ten years with Therm-A-Stor in various accounts functions where he developed a passion for fleet management.

Steve Edwards
Director of Information Solutions

Steve has over 21 years experience within the fleet industry, commencing his career running the car and commercial fleet for Debenhams. Having moved from owner fleets into the leasing and management business, Steve saw the need for technology to differentiate the merging market space and worked on developing some of the earliest integrated solutions for the industry.

In the early 1990's he became part of the senior management team within a market leading software house for the fleet and leasing industry, providing solutions and consulting for over 50 of the top business names. Joining Leasedrive in 1996, Steve became a director in 2002, and has led the drive in technology advances that now rank Leasedrive Velo as an industry innovator.

Sean Farrell
Director of Business Development
Leasedrive Velo Vehicle Management

Sean Farrell joined Leasedrive Velo from Travelex Global and Financial Services Limited, where he was partnership development manager. Sean spent eight years at Arval PHH Vehicle Solutions, first as an area sales manager and then as group account manager.

Previously, he held a number of sales positions with Pallas Rentals, Mercantile Credit Company and Joint Credit Card Company, having served as a senior commercial apprentice at British Aerospace.

Joe Howick
Sales Director
Leasedrive Velo Rental Management

Joe Howick has been with Leasedrive Velo since January 1996 when he joined as a regional sales manager having come from a construction company where he was sales director.

Before, he was sales manager with Wyatt & Son, formerly Prudential Property Services, for over six years. Before entering business, Joe was a full-time golfer and assistant golf professional.

Estelle Howick
Strategic Accounts Director
Leasedrive Velo Vehicle Management

Estelle has over 17 years experience within the Fleet industry all gained within Leasedrive. She became a director in 2001 after spending a decade building the customer services team to support Leasedrive Velo's blue chip clientele. Estelle is instrumental in expanding the range of driver services Leasedrive Velo offers and plays a key part in designing the systems solutions required to manage these complex relationships.

Currently, Estelle is responsible for the smooth implementation of new clients and works closely with Sales, Account Management and Client Services teams to ensure all aspects of new relationships are carefully managed.

Liz Godwin
Director of Support Services

Liz has over nine years experience within the leasing industry working within operations and customer services roles. Her current responsibilities include overseeing the client services, vehicle rental and human resources operations.

Prior to joining Leasedrive Velo in 2006 Liz was operations director for ING Leasing and has also held similar roles at Arval PHH and Leaseplan. Liz began her career in the publishing industry and is a fully qualified accountant with over 25 years experience.