Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF) received the “European Lessor of the Year” and “SME Champion of the Year” awards at the Leasing Life Awards ceremony on 29th November in Barcelona, Spain.

A panel of judges, specialists and professionals, distinguished Societe Generale Equipment Finance among major international companies in the European Lessor category for its “solid position in Europe, international visibility and new business growth outpacing competitors”. In the SME Champion category, the judges mentioned the support brought by SGEF to more than 140,000 SME clients across Europe (representing 65% of its portfolio) and for its willingness to stay active and committed to this sector.

Leasing Life, a magazine specialized in leasing and asset finance owned by VRL Financial News, launched the Leasing Life Awards in 2007 in order to recognise the best companies and industry leaders in Europe.

Societe Generale Equipment Finance was previously recognized by Leasing Life in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011.