FSB Member Stories: Martin Duddridge, Ideal Autolease Limited

FSB Member Story 6 Apr 2023

Martin shares how he shifted gears from working in motor manufacturing and financial services to running his own vehicle leasing business, Ideal Autolease.

Martin Duddridge is the owner of Ideal Autolease Limited, based in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Specialising in vehicle leasing and fleet management, Ideal Autolease offers all types of vehicle finance, including contract hire, leasing, and hire purchase for cars and vans. Martin used his experience working in motor manufacturing and the financial services sector to start his own business back in 2010. He's now helping to drive the transition to electric and alternative fuel vehicles.

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