Atlanta, Georgia - June 8, 2007 –
FleetCor, the Global Fleet Card Company,
announced today the appointment of former Shell executive Andrew Blazye to the newly created
position of Europe CEO. In this role, Blazye will lead FleetCor’s European operations, and
will further develop FleetCor’s European fuel card footprint.
FleetCor plans to continue its rapid expansion in Europe with the establishment of this newly
created CEO position. Since September 2006, FleetCor has acquired three major fuel card
companies – CH Jones/Keyfuels, CCS, and The Fuel Card Company UK.
“We have found an outstanding executive in Andrew”, said Ron Clarke, Chairman and CEO of
FleetCor. “Andrew knows major oil, he knows global payments and fuel cards, and he’s a business
developer by nature.”
Blazye, an accomplished veteran in the industry served in increasingly responsible roles for
Shell International over the past 20 years. His early career was spent in marketing roles
around the world including assignments in Malaysia and Canada. He then worked in the USA
as Head of Brand Marketing, and eventually rose to become the Global General Manager for
Shell’s Fuel Card and loyalty business worldwide.
“I am absolutely delighted to be joining FleetCor,” said Blazye.
“The assignment draws on every aspect of my background and experience.
I think it’s a really a great fit for me.”
Blazye will be based in London and will report to FleetCor Chairman
and CEO, Ron Clarke.
About Fleetcor
FleetCor, (www.Fleetcor.com), the Global Fleet Card
Company, was established in 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia. FleetCor is privately
owned by a group of institutional private equity investors, including Bain
Capital, Summit Partners, and Advent International. FleetCor is the worldwide
leader in fuel card processing serving over 500,000 business Fleets and
approximately 3 million cardholders in the US, Canada, and Europe. FleetCor’s
card programs are marketed under a variety of brand names including:
CCS, CFN, Keyfuels, FleetNet, FleetSource, FleetWide, Fuelman and Mannatec.
FleetCor and its subsidiaries employ over 700 associates located in 20 offices.
For further information:
Emily Ward, DDB Public Relations
+1-416-963-4295,
emily.ward@can.ddbpr.com
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