Donlen has just announced that Bob Barna has joined Donlen as vice president, strategic sales and Ian Crapper has joined Donlen in the role of managing director, global business.
Barna will be building relationships with companies across the U.S. and he will work closely with Donlen’s sales territory managers to provide proactive and ongoing strategic solutions to fleets resulting in streamlined processes and year-over-year cost reductions. Prior to joining Donlen, Barna spent four years with LeasePlan in business development successfully originating new client relationships with large fleets in the western half of the U.S.
Crapper will be responsible for Donlen’s global fleet program and he will manage the global product to enhance services for existing global customers. Crapper is a proven sales executive with more than 20 years of business experience with Fortune 500 and other large global/international companies. Prior to joining Donlen, Crapper led the sales and marketing efforts for LeasePlan Canada.
“As Donlen advances our offerings for large, global fleets, we are committed to investing in and retaining successful, results-oriented fleet professionals. Bob and Ian’s expertise and leadership will ensure that our growing customer base continues to be served at the highest level,” said Tom Callahan, Donlen president.
“The Donlen team offers an unparalleled offering with the knowledge and experience to improve the efficiency of any size fleet. I look forward to the opportunities of building off of Donlen’s proven customer service approach, and leveraging their extensive technology platform to provide value to large fleets,” said Barna.
“Working with Donlen’s far-reaching global partners is a tremendous opportunity for me and our customers. I feel the team and our approach will bring tremendous success to Donlen’s worldwide customers,” said Crapper.