BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions receives Vendor Finance Provider and Best Energy Transition Financing Programme(s) awards at the Leasing Life Conference & Awards 2023.
The ceremony, hosted on 9th November 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, marked the 20th anniversary of the prestigious awards which recognise the achievements of the key players in the European asset finance industry.
Scooping not one, but two fiercely contested awards, the accolade of Vendor Finance Provider is in recognition of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ enduring commitment to its extensive network of equipment manufacturers and suppliers across Europe and beyond – supporting investment in essential business assets to boost growth and drive innovation.
The Award for Best Energy Transition Financing Programme(s) reflects BNP Paribas’ dedication to supporting partners and clients on their journey to net-zero.
Commenting on the two awards, Pascal Layan, Deputy CEO at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions said:
“To be recognised as Vendor Finance Provider highlights our unwavering commitment to partnerships, a core company value that drives us forward. To win the Award for Best Energy Transition Financing Programme(s) for the second year in a row emphasises our dedication to supporting our partners and their clients in their sustainable transition.
I want to thank our teams whose hard work fuels our success, and to our partners and clients who consistently place their trust in us. Together we are contributing to a sustainable and prosperous future.”
The awards ceremony was preceded by a conference at which Pascal Layan hosted an insightful and panel discussion with key members of the BNP Paribas’ team on a wide range of topics including business growth, new business models, digitalisation and sustainability.
Our joint venture partner, 3stepIT, also enjoyed well-deserved success on the night, securing the Best ‘ESG/Sustainability’ Initiative of the Year.
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BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions claims European Lessor of the Year and Best Energy Transition Financing Program of the Year awards at the Leasing Life Conference & Awards 2022.
In a ceremony hosted on 15 November 2022 at the George V hotel in Paris, Leasing Life, Europe’s leading asset finance journal, recognized the efforts and successes of the industry’s main players.
Against tough competition, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions was singled out for its comprehensive product offer, advances in digitalization and innovation in sustainable finance. The judges were particularly impressed with the integrated One Bank model that allows BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to draw on the vast expertise and capabilities of the BNP Paribas Group to deliver an unrivalled, fully integrated offer across its partner and client base.
Commenting on the two awards, Pascal Layan, Deputy CEO at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions said: “To be recognised as the European Lessor of the Year for a record 7th time is just a remarkable achievement. It’s a very clear vote of confidence in the strength of our business model, our teams and the expertise we bring to the asset finance market. To also win the Best Energy Transition Financing Program award, in the first year for this award category, shows that our efforts in supporting the Group’s ambition to be a leading player in sustainable financing is paying dividends. I want to thank and congratulate our entire team on winning these awards.”
The awards ceremony was preceded by a conference during the day where William De Vijlder, Chief Economist at BNP Paribas and Pascal Layan presented their thoughts and insights in to the current economic environment, and the role of leasing during this period of uncertainty.
Additionally, 3stepIT, the leading provider of technology lifecycle management solutions and partner in the BNP Paribas 3 Step IT Joint Venture also secured the award for Best Circular Economy Model, edging out CSI Leasing and Societe Generale Equipment Finance to take the honours.
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At the Global Capital European Securitization awards held in London on 27th April, we received the Debt Issuer of the Year Award for our first ever securitization operation that was conducted at the end of 2021.
Organised by Global Capital, these awards bring together over 300 market participants together. The Awards are a result of a comprehensive process of market research including an online poll and pitches.
By giving us this awards, Global Capital recognised the standard of our pitch. They also appreciated the innovative nature of our securitization operation. Indeed, the EUR 500 million transaction was the first ever public securitisation on professional equipment leasing contracts in Europe with a placement of all tranches to investors. The successful completion of this transaction allowed us to extend our service offering to the benefit of our clients, which consist mainly of mid-size companies and SMEs in the real economy. The deal attracted strong demand from investors and was oversubscribed across the capital structure.
The award was received by Isabelle Loc, CEO of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions on behalf of the company.
Find out more about our successfully closed securitisation operation.
At the 17th Leasing Life Conference & Awards held on 17 March in Barcelona, Spain, we received the European Leaser of the Year award for the sixth time since 2011.
Organised by Leasing Life, Europe’s leading magazine in the leasing industry, the Leasing Life Awards recognise the greatest achievements of the European equipment finance industry and bring together key market players.
By giving us this award, the jury once again reiterated our position as the European leader in professional equipment finance. With a presence in 20 countries across 3 continents, our teams support the development of our clients and partners with solutions that are both global and adapted to local specificities.
This award also recognises the diversity of solutions and services. We are the only player in the industry offering a range of solutions and services for each stage of the equipment life cycle and that respond to the different needs of our clients, partners and their distribution networks.
The award was received by Pascal Layan, Deputy CEO, and Pascale Favre, Head of the International Technology and Lifecycle Solutions Business Line.
The awards ceremony was preceded by a conference day during which Pascal Layan analysed the major post-COVID trends in the leasing market. Pascale Favre also participated in a roundtable discussion that addressed the lessons we learned from the pandemic.
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On 19th November, we received two awards during the 16th Leasing Life Conference & Awards: European Lessor of the Year for the fifth time and Vendor Finance Provider of the Year.
Organised by Leasing Life, Europe’s leading magazine in the leasing industry, the Leasing Life Awards recognise the greatest achievements of the European equipment finance industry.
Receiving these awards in this year marked by the health crisis shows above all the unfailing commitment of our teams towards our clients and partners, in good times and bad. By awarding us these titles, the jury reiterated not only our position as the European leader in professional equipment finance but also highlighted the relevance of our solutions and the strength of our partnerships with the main manufacturers, distributors and publishers of professional equipment.
Indeed, the satisfaction of our clients and partners is at the heart of our business and we consistently adapt our solutions and services to respond to their needs and expectations. To do this, we regularly conduct qualitative and quantitative satisfaction surveys to evaluate their changing needs and also to collect their feedback on the existing suite of solutions. This is has been long-term approach – for instance, as early as in 1978, we were launching projects like “at the service of our clients”, an initiative aimed at questioning our clients and partners on the quality of our relationship.
Organised virtually this year due to the constraints of the health crisis, the award ceremony was preceded by a presentation by Pascale Favre, Head of the Technology Solutions International Business Line on the following topic: Why and how does leasing contribute to a more sustainable future?
She was joined by our in-house business and CSR experts who explained how we contribute to Energy Transition and Circular Economy, and as a consequence to Sustainable Development:
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On 28th November 2019, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions received the “Digital Innovation” Award for the second year in a row during the 15th edition of the Leasing Life Conference & Awards that took place in Barcelona, Spain.Organised by Leasing Life, Europe’s premier magazine of the leasing industry, the Leasing Life Awards recognise the most remarkable achievements of the European asset finance industry. Every year, the key players of the financial services sector get together for this event.
By giving us this award for the second time, the jury confirmed our long-lasting commitment in pushing the boundaries for a seamless user experience for our partners, customers and employees. This year the jury highlighted that international innovation programme, “Stretch Your business”, delivered concrete results right away and was not only meant as plans for the future. Indeed, this programme led to 5 concrete projects. Three of them aimed at improving our partners experience using the benefits of Voice Recognition and Machine Learning. The other two focused on improving operational efficiency using Big Data processing and Artificial Intelligence.
The Digital Innovation award was received by Pascal Layan, our Deputy CEO and Pascale Favre, Head of the International Business Line dedicated to Technology Solutions.
On top of this Award, Pascal Layan was also recognised Industry Ambassador of the Year for what he has done, more than any other to promote, develop and enhance the reputation, economic role and social status of the leasing industry in 2019.
This Awards ceremony was preceded by a full day of conferences during which Pascal Layan and Pascale Favre addressed some key industry topics.
First of all, Pascal Layan and Carmen Ene, CEO of 3stepIT, presented our new joint venture, BNP Paribas 3 Step IT, and its solutions for a sustainable management of technology lifecycle.
Then Pascal and Pascale took part to two expert panels dealing mainly with digitalisation and sustainability.
On November 24 and for the 3rd time since 2011, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions was named “European Lessor of the Year” at the 12th edition of the “Leasing Life Conference & Awards”.
Awarded by Leasing Life, the leading magazine dedicated to leasing in Europe, the Leasing Life Awards reward each year the biggest achievements of the European asset finance industry ; bringing together key players in the financial services market.
The award was presented to our CEO, Charlotte Dennery and our International Sales Manager, Pascal Layan, at a ceremony held at the Hotel du Collectionneur in Paris on Thursday, 24 November 2016.
This evening followed a series of presentations and roundtables.
Pascal Layan, Internation Sales Director, made a presentation during the opening session and gave a portrait of the leasing industry in the digital age and the growing internationalisation of companies. He addressed the usage economy and sharing economy topics, indicating the leasing is at the forefront of these two growing economic model.
He then took part to two experts roundtables discussing the latest industry developments and future direction of the leasing industry.
On October 18th, Germany´s best farmers were awarded the “Ceres Award”, the most important award in the agricultural sector.
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions was the sponsor of the category “female entrepeneur of the year”. The Head of Marketing & Communications, Corinna Washtell, presented the prize to Katherina Mayer in recognition of her entrepeneurial spirit and success.
With the choice of the “female entrepreneur” category, we want to underline the important role of women in the green industry, who excel thanks to their personal engagement and expertise” says Bertrand Négrier, CEO of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions Germany.
Katharina Mayer
Katharina Mayer has many talents: a trained veterinarian, she also has extensive knowledge in the production and marketing of meat products. Right now she is complementing her skills set with courses in “farm education”. In the past years she has extended the services’ offer, centering around activities for children and a farm shop. The shop is a benchmark in the region and its success has encouraged her to now venture into a large investment in new onsite facilities.
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The Leasing Life awards 2016, sponsored by CHP Consulting, has announced its nominees before the awards event at the Hotel du Collectionneur in Paris on 24 November.
There are 11 awards this year, recognising the full range of the European leasing industry, including asset finance intermediaries, vendors and funders.
The awards judges, consisting of Chris Cooper, managing director, Challenge Consulting; Tarun Mistry, partner, Grant Thornton; Lindsay Town, chief executive of IAA-Advisory and Charles Maddren, head of sales, Europe for Great American Lease & Loan Insurance Services, will weigh up the categories, some with the highest number of nominations in the awards’ history.
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is finalist in 4 categories :
In September 2016, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions was named “Vendor of the year” for the first time by Microsoft Financing during their FY17 EMEA Sales Kick Off and Training Event.
This award recognizes the significant contributions made by BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions as part as the Microsoft Financing Partner Program, a global program dedicated to the financing of Microsoft Products and Services.
