The Leasing Life Conference and Awards 2024 brought together Europe’s leading asset finance professionals for a day of thought-provoking discussions and a celebratory evening in Milan. Held at the prestigious Principe di Savoia on 14 November, the black-tie event recognised exceptional achievements across the industry.

The conference featuring delegates from Alfa, PEAC Solutions, Ailleron, Societe General Equipment Finance, CSI Leasing, Basikon, TietoEVRY, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, DLL, 3StepIT, FinWave, Invigors EMEA, FIS, GE Medical, Macquarie Group, Odessa, and topi, to name only some.

The evening concluded with the presentation of awards, highlighting achievements across categories including digital innovation, sustainability, and financing.

Categories and winners: Awards 2024

Distribution Channel Management Champion of the Year: Grenke

Professional Services Provider of the Year: FinWave

SME Champion: Societe Generale Equipment Finance

Vendor Finance Provider of the Year: DLL

European Lessor of the Year: BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

Digital Innovation of the Year (Asset Finance): Basikon

Digital Innovation of the Year (ESG): Solifi

Sustainability Initiative of the Year: PEAC Solutions

Circular Economy Model of the Year: BNP Paribas LS/3stepIT

Energy Transition Financing Programme of the Year: DLL

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Lifetime Achievement Award: Ian Issac

Ian Isaac is retiring after a decade leading the UK’s largest asset finance company, Lombard, where he has served as Managing Director for 10 years. Under his leadership, Lombard consistently ranked as the top company in the Asset Finance Policy’s annual list of the UK’s top 50 asset finance providers. With a career spanning 35 years in asset finance, Ian has made a substantial impact on the industry. Additionally, he serves as a board director for the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), the UK’s leading trade body for the asset finance and leasing sector. His departure marks a significant moment for both Lombard and the wider industry.