The Awards

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.

Awards Host

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.


Venue: Shagri La Paris, France

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