BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions claims European Lessor of the Year at the Leasing Life Conference & Awards 2024.

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions celebrated another successful year at the 21^st Leasing Life Conference and Awards. The prestigious event, held in Milan, brought together senior business leaders from the world of leasing to discuss industry trends and recognise outstanding achievements.

During the conference, Pascal Layan, Deputy CEO at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions and Carmen Ene, CEO BNP Paribas 3 Step IT shared insights on the evolving leasing landscape. They emphasised the benefits of advanced ecosystems, especially within vendor leasing, as a way to solve client challenges and deliver exceptional customer value.

The evening culminated in the highly anticipated awards ceremony, where BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions was once again honoured with the title of “European Lessor of the Year.” This back-to-back win solidifies the company’s position as the leading leasing company in Europe. Additionally, BNP Paribas 3 Step IT was recognised for its outstanding contribution to the circular economy, receiving the award for “Best Circular Economy Model.”

“We are incredibly proud to be recognised by the industry for our commitment to excellence and innovation,” said Pascal Layan, Deputy CEO at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. “These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented teams. We are grateful to our partners and clients for their continued trust and support.”

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions remains committed to supporting its partners and clients in their transition to a low-carbon future. By leveraging and promoting sustainable financing solutions, the company is driving positive change in the asset finance industry.

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions announced the appointment of Neil Pein as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 18, 2024. Pein succeeds Isabelle Loc, who has been promoted to Head of Commercial & Personal Banking in France and will join the BNP Paribas Executive Committee.

Pein, previously Head of Payments for BNP Paribas, brings extensive experience within the Group to his new role. He will report to Thierry Laborde, Chief Operating Officer of BNP Paribas and Head of Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS).

“With his extensive experience in the Group, Neil has all the qualities needed to support the development of Leasing Solutions, a business in which he knows the challenges and the teams. I’m sure that Neil will be able to take up the torch from Isabelle, who has successfully led the transformation of this business at the heart of the real economy,” said Thierry Laborde.

Neil Pein, 42, had held the position of Head of Payments for BNP Paribas since 2021, where he played a pivotal role in the business’s transformation. He rejoined the Group in 2018 and was instrumental in the creation of Axepta BNP Paribas, a business line serving retailers. Additionally, he spearheaded the development of “New Digital Business,” a unit that unites payment-related Fintechs within the Group, including Nickel, Floa, and Lyf.

Prior to BNP Paribas, Pein began his career in financial markets with Goldman Sachs. He joined BNP Paribas in 2007 as an equity derivatives trader before transitioning to the Group’s Financial Management department from 2013 to 2016. During this period, he focused on acquisitions, divestments, and capital optimization initiatives. In 2016, he was appointed Sales Director at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions for technology equipment leasing in France.

Neil Pein holds a Master of Science degree from New York University and is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique.

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, European leader of professional equipment finance, announces the appointment of Isabelle Loc as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 19th May 2021. She succeeds Charlotte Dennery, who becomes Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Personal Finance.

Isabelle Loc will report to Thierry Laborde, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Retail Banking division of the BNP Paribas Group and will be responsible for pursuing the growth and development of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions and for outlining and implementing its next Medium-Term strategic plan (2022-2025).

Thierry Laborde, COO of the Retail Banking division of the BNP Paribas Group said, “I would like to thank Charlotte Dennery for the strong momentum that she has built for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions through the expansion and transformation of the business over the past six years. With her expertise and solid knowledge of the Group, Isabelle Loc has the necessary skills to continue accelerating the growth of a business that lies at the heart of the real economy.”

Isabelle Loc, 38 years, has been the Head of Real Assets, EMEA at BNP Paribas CIB since 2018 and has played a key role in advising and financing clients across the energy, natural resources, infrastructures, transportation and real estate sectors. Between 2018 and 2016, she was a Senior Banker in charge of BNP Paribas’ strategic clients. She first joined the BNP Paribas Group Paribas in 2010 within the Global Equity & Commodity Derivatives teams and was later appointed the Secretary of the Group’s Executive Committee in 2013. Isabelle Loc began her career at McKinsey & Company. She is a graduate from Ecole Polytechnique and from Columbia University.

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, European leader in professional equipment finance, announces the appointment of Mirco Fusari as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He replaces Gianluca Masciadri who has been appointed the Chief Financial Officer of BNL. In his new role, Mirco will report directly to Isabelle Loc, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.

Mirco Fusari, 46 years old, has 21 years of experience in the leasing industry.

After a first experience at an Italian bank, he joined BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions in 2000. During his initial years at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, he held various positions within the Finance department: in 2003, he was a part of the Accounting, Reporting and Regulatory Affairs team and the following year, he became the Head of ALM & Management Control. In 2009, he became Deputy CFO and handled the merger with BNL and Fortis for Finance.

In 2012 he was appointed CFO of the Italian branch of Leasing Solutions and a member of the local Executive Committee.

In 2017, he moved to France and became Head of Corporate Management Control within the Leasing Solutions Corporate Finance division. He is an Economics graduate from the University of Bologna.

Isabelle Loc, CEO of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions said, “Over the years, Mirco has proven his numerous skills and has been a true asset to the Finance department. His expertise, his excellent knowledge of the business, his vision and his commitment will be priceless in implementing the ambitions of our métier.”

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, European leader in professional equipment finance, announces the appointment of Myriam Beque as Managing Director of the Bank Leasing Services International Business Line. She replaces Philippe Bricault who has been appointed the Deputy CEO of BNP Paribas Factor. In her new role, Myriam joins the Executive Committee of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions and reports to Pascal Layan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Head of International Business Lines of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.

Myriam Beque, 56 years old, spent the initial years of her career on industrial restructuring programs, notably in the Arcelor group. She joined BNP Paribas in 2006 in the Midcap Structured Finance team where she supported executives in the financing of their acquisition projects.

In 2012, Myriam introduced a banking support approach for start-ups within and outside of France through the creation and development of We Are Innovation (WAI) networks.

In 2014, she launched business acceleration programmes and two centres for innovation: WAI Paris and Massy Saclay.

At the end of 2018, she created the Innovation and New Business Models department within the Business team for corporates of French Retail Banking, thereby developing the ‘Beyond Banking’ offers and approach for the markets like energy transition and digital transformation.

Myriam Beque is a graduate from the Ecole Centrale de Lyon.

Pascal Layan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Head of International Business Lines said, “Myriam’s holistic knowledge of the different business lines of the BNP Paribas Group will be a true asset in her new role where she will be working very closely with the banking division. I’m convinced that she has everything it takes to succeed in this strategic role and welcome her on behalf of everyone at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.”

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, European leader in professional equipment finance, announces the appointment of Andrey Maramzine as Chief Sustainability Officer–, with effect from 2nd May 2022. In his new role, Andrey joins the Executive Committee of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions and reports to Isabelle Loc, CEO of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.

As the CSO, Andrey will be responsible for building, deploying and promoting BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ sustainability strategy. His mission will be to accelerate and streamline the existing sustainability initiatives while developing additional structural actions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Integrating sustainability in all aspects of our business and supporting our clients and partners in their energy transition and increasing their positive impact is a top priority for the BNP Paribas Group and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. The creation of the CSO role is a testament to its strategic importance for our business and Andrey with his leadership and skill set will accelerate our ambitions.”, said Isabelle Loc, CEO, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.

Andrey first joined BNP Paribas in 2005. Since November 2018, he has been an Equity and Investment Financial Analyst with ESG expertise within the Economics and Strategy research department of CIB Global Markets. He is a tenured member of the French Society of Financial Analysts (SFAF) and is a Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) from the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies. He also holds the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute.

Andrey studied at HEC Paris and Sciences-Po Paris.