About Us
Established in 1999 ALD Merrion Fleet has grown to become one of Ireland's largest fleet management companies with a team of over 60 dedicated staff throughout all departments. We pride ourselves on exceptional service with our mission being to deliver to our customers the highest standard of fleet management services together with our supply partners through innovation and technology while investing in our team to ensure we surpass customer expectations.
Who We Are
Located at our purpose-built facility in Sandyford, ALD Merrion Fleet is managed by a team of experienced professionals with over 100 years motoring experience, currently managing in excess of 6.000 vehicles, with fleet sizes ranging from 1 to 750 vehicles. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of ALD Automotive, the leasing division of Société General Bank. ALD Automotive manage over 1.4 million vehicles at present. Their philosophy is to act locally and think globally.
We are forward-thinking in our vision for the future and we are constantly reviewing new innovations, including alternative-fuel vehicles, tracking systems and mobile applications technology in order to offer the best and most effective solutions to our clients.
As ALD Merrion Fleet Management has grown over the past 15 years we have done so in partnership with our customers. We have evolved to ensure we can work with both national and international customers catering for their fleets throughout the island of Ireland in addition to having the products and services to deliver for their European fleet requirements. The recent acquisition of Merrion Fleet by ALD Automotive means we have colleagues in 42 countries throughout Europe capable of catering for our customers with the most geographically diverse fleets.
As ALD Merrion Fleet Management has grown over the past 15 years we have done so in partnership with our customers. We have evolved to ensure we can work with both national and international customers catering for their fleets throughout the island of Ireland in addition to having the products and services to deliver for their European fleet requirements. The recent acquisition of Merrion Fleet by ALD Automotive means we have colleagues in 42 countries throughout Europe capable of catering for our customers with the most geographically diverse fleets.
ALD Merrion Mission
To deliver to our customers the highest standard of fleet management services together with our supply partners through innovation and technology while investing in our team to ensure we surpass customer expectations.
Meet our board of directors
David Hurley
CEO
David is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and a member
of the Institute of Tax. He has previously held senior positions with a large accountancy
firm and a large PLC both in Ireland and abroad.
David Wilkinson
Commercial Director
Increasing Merrion's overall customer base as well as strategic development of Merrion's business.
Sarah Dunn
Finance Director
Sarah is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and has previously worked in
the corporate division of a large PLC.
ALD Merrion Fleet is distinctly aware of our Corporate Social Responsibility. Ensuring that we operate in a professional and responsible manner when it comes to CSR is something we take very seriously
Environment
One of the most notable areas of concern is that of Co2 emissions. We pride ourselves in working with both suppliers and customers to reduce emissions throughout all vehicles. Offering best practice advice around the right fleet including:
- The right vehicles for the right tasks.
- Electric vehicles where possible
- Driving guidelines around emissions reductions
- Technological and innovative products around encouraging cleaner and safer driving.
- We work to contribute positively to the development of the leasing industry
Community
ALD Merrion Fleet is passionate about its role in the local community and to this end we are partners with many community organisations to promote and encourage co-operation around Family, sports, teamwork and collaboration
Our partnerships to date include Naomh Olaf’s GAA, Rathdown school and Monkstown Hockey Club where we sponsor the teams and events.
We are also proud to contribute to many Irish charities on an ongoing Basis and both the business and staff work to contribute where we can to good causes.
Ethical business Practices
ALD Merrion Fleet understands its obligations to the wider society. From our dedicated employees to customers and suppliers we ensure that we adhere to the relevant local and international standards applicable.
Customers
ALD Merrion Fleet seeks to develop long-term relationships with our customers becoming partners not merely providers. We look to consult and advise through all areas of the leasing process from initial consultations through financing, maintenance and vehicle disposal at the end of contract we ensure a transparent relationship built on trust and mutual respect.
Suppliers
ALD Merrion Fleet suppliers are a vital component in the provision of our products and services. We operate a policy that fairly selects suppliers based on a set of criteria as agreed by ALD Merrion Fleet. These criteria also set out the behavioural responsibility of our staff involved in procurement.
Wider society
ALD Merrion Fleet understands its obligations to the wider Society
- We act in accordance with local and national legislation
- We work to a sustainable business model
- We strive to be aware or our environment and our impact on it
- We partner with local business and organisations to promote co-operation and partnership at all levels.