New Zealand businesses are operating in a period of sustained uncertainty, shaped by fuel price volatility, elevated interest rates, margin pressure, and cautious capital markets. Boards and executive teams are tightening scrutiny on costs, balance sheets, and capital allocation, while still needing to maintain operational resilience and future readiness.  

In a recent BusinessDesk article, our Head of New Zealand, Kimberley Gargiulo, highlights the opportunity sitting in plain sight: the company fleet, and the role a smarter mobility strategy can play in unlocking both value and efficiency.  

Many organisations are reviewing their fleet ownership models, and considering approaches such as a sale and leaseback arrangement, which can release capital back to the business while delivering fixed costs and improved cashflow. At the same time, optimising utilisations through rightsizing, pool vehicles, and updated company policies can help ensure fleets are aligned to actual demand. Looking more broadly, decisions are being guided by total cost of ownership, alongside a practical, fit-for-purpose approach to electrification.  

In this interview Kim shares how, in a constrained environment, the greatest gains might come from rethinking what you already own.  

Read the full article in BusinessDesk here.