CLM Fleet Management are pleased to announce that our established fleet management business, with over 40 years’ of experience managing company cars, has been acquired by Santander Consumer Finance (SCF).

This acquisition represents a significant milestone for Santander Consumer Finance’s growth and expansion plans within the UK leasing sector and supports Grupo Santander’s Europe-wide initiative to position Santander as a major provider of contract hire to fleets operating company cars.

Adam Harley, Santander Consumer UK’s Sales Director said: “Acquiring CLM Fleet Management allows us to significantly accelerate our growth strategy in the UK leasing market. By integrating CLM Fleet Management’s expertise and resources with our own, we are positioned to offer an expanded range of leasing solutions, catering to a broad customer base and enhancing our service capabilities.”

John Lawrence, CLM Fleet Management’s Chief Executive Officer said: ”The CLM team are excited to be playing a key role in supporting Santander Consumer Finance’s growth within the UK Leasing sector through our comprehensive range of Fleet management services. At the same time, we will continue to work closely with our supplier partners to ensure the highest levels of service are maintained for our existing customers.”