The Leasing Life Awards 2024, set to take place on 14 November at the Principe di Savoia in Milan, will honour key players in asset finance and equipment leasing across Europe. The awards ceremony will follow the Leasing Life Conference 2024 and will bring together leading industry professionals for an evening of recognition and celebration.

The year has seen equipment finance adapt to pressing demands in sustainability and technological integration, with trends highlighting the growth of circular economy models and energy transition financing. Asset finance companies have increasingly prioritised digitalisation and ESG initiatives, positioning the sector to support Europe’s transition to a more sustainable economy.

Two judges were involved in shortlisting and deciding the winners across 10 categories; Patrick Gouin (head judge), Executive Director of Invigors, and Roger Skinner, Chairman of Finativ. Organisers, Arena International Events, have extended thanks to participants and conference delegates for their involvement. Leasing Life editor Alejandro Gonzalez was also involved in overseeing the process.

Award categories and finalists 

Distribution Channel Management Champion of the Year

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Grenke 

Professional Services Provider of the Year

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Finwave

STH Consulting

SME Champion of the Year

Close Brothers Asset Finance

Grenke UK

Societe Generale Equipment Finance

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Vendor Finance Provider of the Year 

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

DLL

Societe Generale Equipment Finance

PEAC Solutions

European Lessor of the Year 

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

Societe Generale Equipment Finance

Digital Innovation of the Year (Asset Finance) 

Ailleron 

Alfa

Basikon

PEAC Solutions

topi

Zoot

Digital Innovation of the Year (ESG) 

Finwave

Quiktrak

Solifi

STH Consulting

Sustainability Initiative of the Year

BNP Paribas 3 Step IT 

Close Brothers Asset Finance

DLL

FinWave

PEAC Solutions

Quiktrak

Societe Generale Equipment Finance

Circular Economy Model of the Year

BNP Paribas 3 Step IT 

PEAC Solutions

Energy Transition Financing Programme of the Year

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

DLL

Finwave

PEAC Solutions

Societe Generale Equipment Finance

Individual Award

The Leasing Life Awards 2024 will also see one individual walk away with a prize recognising their industry commitment and stand-out professionalism: the Lifetime Achievement of the Year Award