Leasepath, an innovator in equipment finance software, announced the promotion of two key team members, the formation of a new Product Council and the launch of a strategic year dedicated to growth and excellence.
Michael Baez has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Professional Services. Since joining Leasepath in 2021, Baez has been instrumental in building and scaling Leasepath’s professional services team. His leadership has been a key factor in the company’s success in delivering high-quality, seamless solutions to customers.
Leasepath CEO Jeffrey Bilbrey said, "Mike has been a rock since joining Leasepath. His industry expertise, vision, and dedication have had an immeasurable impact on our organization, and he is instrumental in building and rewarding trust with our customers."
In addition, Vanessa Roberts has been promoted to Director of Customer Success. Since joining Leasepath in 2021, Roberts has been a driving force in customer success, taking on roles across implementations, support, success and special projects. She has demonstrated exceptional leadership in ensuring Leasepath’s customers receive the highest level of service and support. With the promotion, Vanessa steps into Leasepath’s Senior Leadership Team.
"Vanessa has proven time and again that she has the dedication and skills to elevate our team and our customers. Her promotion is well deserved, and we’re excited for her continued leadership in this new role,"Bilbrey said.
Continuing their investment in leadership and operational excellence, Leasepath has announced the launch of the Leasepath Product Council, a strategic initiative designed to enhance alignment, accountability and drive innovation across the company’s modern, cloud-first platform.
Chaired by Peter Sadgrove, Vice President of Product Engineering, the council will focus on aligning product releases, prioritizing key initiatives, and ensuring that Leasepath’s products integrate seamlessly to address the dynamic needs of its customers. Joining Sadgrove are Leasepath Implementation Consultants Bilal Alam and Robin Slaven, who are tasked with overseeing the suite of CRM, Origination, Portfolio Servicing and portal products.
Bilbrey remarked, "Leasepath is built on the idea that innovation and execution go hand in hand to creating a more intelligent workplace for all. These promotions and the launch of our Product Council represent our commitment to empowering our teammates and delivering industry-leading solutions for the equipment finance industry. 2025 is about raising the bar—not just for Leasepath, but for what our customers can achieve with us. We measure to succeed, and with these exceptional teammates leading the way, we’re ready to redefine what’s possible."
As Leasepath prepares for a year of expansion and strategic growth, the company remains focused on delivering innovative, cutting-edge solutions to the equipment finance industry. 2025 will be a year of growth and excellence, with Leasepath continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible in the industry.