11:37 am, June 4, 2026
UK Carline has announced a shake-up to its top team with the appointment of two new senior executives.
The vehicle leasing giant has appointed Mark Tillotson as its new chief operating officer, overseeing operational performance across the business.
He will be joined at the top table by Martin Gate, who has been named as the firm’s new head of business systems.
Tillotson has been part of UK Carline for more than nine years and will now be responsible for supporting teams throughout the business and helping ensure the company ‘continues to deliver high standards for customers, funders, dealers and partners’.
Gate, meanwhile, joined UK Carline more than 14 years ago and will now lead the firm’s development team and future technology projects, as well as taking a lead role in the company’s partnership with the University of Lancashire.
Confirming the new appointments, Darren Godbert, managing director of UK Carline, said: ‘Both of these appointments are about much more than job titles. They are about putting the right structure, accountability and leadership in place for the future of UK Carline.
‘Mark has consistently shown outstanding commitment, attention to detail and a real drive to improve the business.
‘His work in strengthening relationships and building new partnerships has already made a significant difference, and his appointment as chief operating officer formally recognises the role he is already playing in the business.
‘Martin has made an extraordinary contribution over the last 14 years. Much of what we understand about our business performance today has been shaped by the systems, data and reporting Martin has built.
‘His new role is a natural next step and will be central to how we continue to develop our technology, systems and innovation.’
Commenting on his own appointment, Tillotson said: ‘I am grateful for the trust that has been placed in me and excited about the opportunity ahead. UK Carline is a business with great people, strong values and real ambition.
‘My focus will be on helping our teams perform at their best, strengthening the way we operate and supporting the continued growth of the company.’
Gate added: ‘When I started at UK Carline 14 years ago, the business looked very different. There were fewer people, fewer funders, fewer systems and a very different market.
‘Since then, the company has grown significantly, and the role of data, systems and technology has become more important every year.
‘I am proud of what we have built so far and excited to continue developing new systems, better processes and smarter ways of working that can help take UK Carline even further.’
