Element Fleet Management Corp. announced leadership appointments that further strengthen the company’s executive team and position the business for its next phase of growth.
Effective Sept. 1, Manuel Tamayo has been appointed chief commercial officer, leading Element’s global commercial organization with responsibility for revenue growth, client relationships, sales excellence, and commercial performance across the company’s markets. The appointment brings Element’s commercial organization together under one global leader, creating greater alignment and accountability.
Under Tamayo’s leadership, Element Mexico has consistently delivered double-digit growth, supported by a strong focus on commercial execution and operating discipline. He has also built a high-performing, client-focused culture. In his new role, Tamayo will bring this combination of growth orientation, disciplined execution, and people leadership to Element’s global commercial organization.
At the same time, David Madrigal will assume the role of vice chair, North American Strategic Partnerships and Growth, focused on advancing key strategic priorities for the company and leading Element Mexico. Madrigal brings extensive knowledge of Element’s business, markets, and clients, together with a strong track record of building relationships and creating long-term value.
“We are strengthening our leadership team around the areas that will matter most to Element’s next stage of growth,” said Laura Dottori-Attanasio, chief executive officer of Element. “Manuel has built an exceptional business in Mexico and brings a combination of commercial discipline, client focus, and execution that will serve us well globally. David’s experience and deep understanding of our clients and markets will continue to be valuable as we advance important strategic priorities. These appointments give us greater focus and alignment as we pursue the opportunities ahead.”
Effective Oct. 1, Oliver Hahn will lead Element Mobility. Hahn brings extensive global fleet and mobility experience across commercial, operational, and client-focused organizations and has a strong track record of delivering growth, operational excellence, and client outcomes in complex international businesses.
Element Mobility brings together Element Pay, autonomous vehicles, Element Risk Solutions, Element Connect, and the innovation lab. Oliver will be responsible for advancing and scaling these capabilities to create greater value for clients and contribute to Element’s long-term growth.
The company also announced that Adam Simkin, chief information officer, has been appointed CIO and head of Autofleet, effective Oct. 1. In his expanded role, Simkin will lead both Element’s global technology organization and Autofleet.
Since becoming Element’s CIO in early 2025, Simkin has advanced the company’s technology strategy and digital capabilities. He will now also lead the continued development and commercialization of Autofleet’s mobility platform while driving disciplined execution of Element’s broader technology roadmap.
“Oliver and Adam bring highly complementary capabilities,” said Dottori-Attanasio. “Oliver’s global fleet experience and operating leadership will help us scale the mobility solutions we are building for clients, while Adam will continue to advance our enterprise technology agenda and lead the next phase of Autofleet. This structure gives each business clear leadership while strengthening the connection between our technology, innovation, and commercial ambitions.”
Effective Oct. 1, Kobi Eisenberg will transition from his executive responsibilities and become Advisor to the chief executive officer through September 2027. In this capacity, he will support the continued evolution of Element’s technology and mobility strategy and help ensure a seamless leadership transition.
“Kobi has made an extraordinary contribution to Element,” said Dottori-Attanasio. “As co-founder of Autofleet, he built an innovative mobility platform that has become an important part of our technology strategy. Since joining Element, he has helped accelerate our digital transformation, strengthen our technology capabilities, and build an exceptional team. We are grateful for his leadership and pleased that we will continue to benefit from his experience and perspective.”
