The winners of the Leasing Life Awards 2026 will be announced at the awards ceremony and gala dinner on the evening of 18 November 2026 at the Shangri-La Paris, France.

The evening, which includes a drinks reception and 3-course dinner, will provide an excellent opportunity to network and celebrate with peers and colleagues across the industry.

Paul Johnson-Ferguson Executive Director Invigors EMEA, Change Management, Finance Leaders

Paul has built extensive experience in the Asset Finance Industry and deep Knowledge in Accounting and Global Transitions. An experienced change management and asset finance Leader specialised in delivering business integration and process improvement across Europe.

Formerly Finance Director in France for a major international leasing company, Paul has an impressive track record in delivering complex programs of projects against aggressive timescales, from acquisition integrations through program delivery to business transformations and IT system implementations.

A Chartered Accountant and fluent French, German & Spanish speaker Paul was Finance Director of a major US investment Bank in France and Germany prior to moving into leasing. As a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt and an acknowledged specialist in process improvement, Paul has delivered bottom line benefits to many European leasing & fleet operations.

Hotel Room Rates

Hotel Maison Hamelin Paris

From 17th to 19th November 2026, Maison Hamelin Paris would be pleased to offer the following preferential rate:

• €350 per room, per night, Single occupancy
• Breakfast included
• Double occupancy supplement: €25 per room, per night
• City tax: €8.45 per person, per night
• Subject to availability at the time of the request
• Payable in advance
• Non-cancellable
• Non-refundable

Each guest who would like to book can contact HC2L2-SB@accor.com directly by email to receive the payment link and secure the reservation in advance.