- Leading outsourced fleet management provider, i247 Group, creates strategic new Technical Director role to lead the Group’s digital strategy
- Les Kerjenski (pictured) appointed to the role from Fleet Assist
- Harnessing new technology is core to i247 Group’s growth agenda
LES Kerjenski joins i247 Group in a newly created role as Technical Director.
Kerjenski, who joins i247 from Fleet Assist where he was Chief Technology and Operations Officer, brings over 30 years of technology experience to the Group.
The new i247 Group role will include leading a team of 25 across all technology related functions – IT, development and data. Kerjenski explains why he made the move:
“When I met the i247 Group leadership team there was an immediate synergy. We share a common vision of harnessing technology to enhance people and deliver value for the customer. I’m really looking forward to leading the digital strategy and delivering a holistic approach for the Group. A key part of that strategy will be to look at how we can utilise new technology like AI and machine learning to enhance the customer journey.“
Les Kerjenski, Technical Director, i247 Group
The Poole-based business has experienced consistently strong growth in the last three years as its fleet support role broadens and is investing in technology for the future.
Sam Mason, Managing Director for i247 Group, said on the appointment of Kerjenski:
“We are delighted to bring Les on board. His appointment is a key strategic move for us and he will be instrumental in leading i247 Group through the next stage of our digital transformation journey. Technology is a key part of our growth agenda – we want to ensure that our technological footprint is right for today and ready for tomorrow. Our goal is to work in the most proactive and predictive way possible to ensure the optimal experience and outcomes are delivered for our customers.”
The hire is one of a series of senior appointments made by i247 Group this year. The firm has taken on five additional IT software developers and made a range of new appointments within its data and analytical teams. The Group has also grown its commercial team with strategic hires from within the fleet landscape including Dean Hedger as Key Account Director and Charlene Tattersall as Key Account Manager.
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