GE Capital Fleet Services has officially confirmed the departure of managing director Steve Taylor.

He is taking up a role as European chief executive officer with a chemicals company. Steve McAuley takes over as European Equipment Management regional commercial director UK/Ireland, covering companies including GE Capital Fleet Services and TLS.

GECFS also confirmed the departure of Richard Bennell, sales director, and Stephen Tasker, director of product marketing, although the firm said the timing was a coincidence as they have chosen to pursue careers outside the business.