Member Since 2021
Merchants Fleet
New Hampshire
Brendan P. Keegan serves as Chairman, CEO and President at Merchants Fleet and was recently named the world’s Most Innovative CEO by CEO World Awards®; Executive of the Year, silver winner by Best in Biz Awards; and a Stevie Awards® bronze winner by American Business Awards®. He has been involved with Merchants since 2009 — as a client, board member, and strategic advisor. Brendan is focused on transforming the company’s business model and creating a new category within the fleet industry known as FleetTech, and his innovative leadership has fueled the company’s strategic direction and positioned Merchants as the fastest-growing fleet management company in North America.
When you cross-sell, customers get the convenience of a single provider.
By providing ongoing support, leadership can ensure that a manager has the tool and resources to succeed.
Assuming that anybody can perform as well as the next person can hinder you and your business.
To set first-time leaders up for success, organizations have to create processes that offer support and flexibility.
Adopting practices like mindfulness can be a great way to reduce stress and take back control of one's life.
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When people talk about work-life balance, the assumption is that everybody has the same needs, resources or desires or that everyone starts from the same place.
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Selling a company can be a bit of a wild ride.
Channel the fear into a focus on what you have to do. Follow through on the throw and come off the field knowing you gave it everything. You might be surprised at just how often the scoreboard glows in your favor.
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By working together against some of the most common barriers, we can accelerate the transformation in pursuit of convenience as well as environmental and economic gain.
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As a leader, you’re going to have some uncertain times no matter how good you are at checking your metrics.
Business challenges can be difficult to face, but they can also provide an incredible learning experience for company leaders.
Merchants Fleet is the nation’s fastest growing fleet management company, providing flexible funding and service options for organizations that leverage vehicles to run their operations. Merchants Fleet offers comprehensive & customizable fleet solutions, serving as a single source for all vehicle needs. Our programs range from long-term leases to monthly rentals, including unique options such as rent-to-lease and own-to-lease. With over 130,000 managed vehicles nationwide, our expert teams have experience working with nearly every industry, from corporate fleets to last mile delivery to franchise systems. We offer the most high-touch service and innovative experience across the industry, with specialized teams and a FleetTech model that merges fleet with technology to ensure our clients get the best performance out of their fleets. Merchants Fleet is headquartered in Hooksett, New Hampshire, and its Innovation Center is located in the Chicago, Illinois area. For more information, please visit www.merchantsfleet.com.
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