Asset Finance Technology

Frederic Laurent has rejoined CHP Consulting as a senior consultant following a break of less than 12 months.

Laurent told Asset Finance International that he was returning to CHP because it is one of the few companies genuinely committed to the asset finance industry. He stressed: "The company has invested millions in ALFA v5, a solution which combines cutting-edge technology with ALFA's best-in-class functionality depth."

He also admitted that he was returning to CHP because of the prospect of working again with his fellow CHP employees. "The breadth of their skills," he said, "together with their knowledge and curiosity make them an innovative and reliable group to work with. I have heard lessors refer to CHP consultants as asset finance specialists, and I believe this to be true. I am very pleased to be coming back."

Laurent, who originally gained a degree in Bio-engineering at Imperial College London, is a French national, and is set to enhance CHP's presence in France and other parts of mainland Europe. This will augment CHP's strong presence in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, the Nordics and Germany.

Initially based in London, Laurent is set to move to France in the near future.

Frederic Laurent has rejoined CHP Consulting as a senior consultant following a break of less than 12 months.

Laurent told Asset Finance International that he was returning to CHP because it is one of the few companies genuinely committed to the asset finance industry. He stressed: “The company has invested millions in ALFA v5, a solution which combines cutting-edge technology with ALFA’s best-in-class functionality depth.”

He also admitted that he was returning to CHP because of the prospect of working again with his fellow CHP employees. “The breadth of their skills,” he said, “together with their knowledge and curiosity make them an innovative and reliable group to work with. I have heard lessors refer to CHP consultants as asset finance specialists, and I believe this to be true. I am very pleased to be coming back.”

Laurent, who originally gained a degree in Bio-engineering at Imperial College London, is a French national, and is set to enhance CHP’s presence in France and other parts of mainland Europe. This will augment CHP’s strong presence in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, the Nordics and Germany.

Initially based in London, Laurent is set to move to France in the near future.

Reproduced from Asset Finance International

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"I want to thank Pekka for his great contribution and dedication to drive Tieto's success during the past years. His passion for IT has been recognized not only in the company but outside as well, and he has been a key person in building Tieto's partner network and alliance collaboration. I wish him the best of luck in his new pursuits outside Tieto," said Hannu Syrjälä, Tieto president and CEO.

Kavilesh Gupta, head of customer & market operations (CMO), has been appointed head of strategy and corporate development at Tieto.