Foley takes the helm of Corporate Governance
Natasha Foley becomes Head of Corporate Governance for BMW Financial Services and Alphabet in the UK and Ireland, reporting to BMW Group UK chief executive Ursula Wingfield. She will oversee policy management, senior management function governance and internal service-level agreements, and her previous ESG Officer role now reports into the new position. The press release is published below as supplied.
29 October 2026, Farnborough, UK: Natasha Foley has been appointed to the position of Head of Corporate Governance for BMW Financial Services and Alphabet in the UK and Ireland.
Reporting to BMW Group UK Chief Executive Officer, Ursula Wingfield, Foley will now lead corporate governance across the UK and Ireland region, overseeing policy management, senior management function governance, and internal service-level agreements.
Working closely with senior leaders and policy owners, she will help strengthen governance frameworks, ensure BMW Financial Services, which includes ALPHERA Financial Services, and Alphabet remain responsive to regulatory and business developments, and support the effective operation of key management committees.
Foley’s previous ESG Officer role for the UK and Ireland will now report into her new Head of Corporate Governance position, as she seeks to strengthen the alignment between ESG priorities and the wider governance framework.
"I’m delighted to accept the Head of Corporate Governance role,” said Foley. "I look forward to collaborating with colleagues across the Group to foster a culture of strong governance, support sustainable growth and help deliver positive outcomes, while continuing to have oversight of a number of ESG initiatives and carbon reporting. I’m excited to see what we can deliver, together.”
In response to Foley’s appointment, Wingfield said: “Natasha has already made a significant impact, working closely with me and the wider management committee to ensure our policies, decisions and behaviours align with regulatory requirements and best practice, reinforcing our commitment to a responsible business.
“True leadership is a lot more than just market share. It's about the positive impact we have on our customers, our communities and the environment,” she added.
About Alphabet
Alphabet is a global leading provider of Business Mobility. As such, it enables companies to manage their corporate mobility in an economical and sustainable way. Founded in 1997 as a division of BMW Group, Alphabet has extensive knowledge of international fleet management and leasing. Its comprehensive portfolio includes consulting and funding as well as smart management products and services for company fleets.
Alphabet’s Business Mobility solutions are tailor-made to meet specific corporate requirements. Today, Alphabet manages a portfolio of over 800,000 leased cars and light commercial vehicles of all makes and is ranked fourth in the market worldwide.
Alphabet also pioneers the creation of Advanced Mobility Solutions: Alphabet offers companies a holistic approach to eMobility, the mobility app for smartphones, Alphabet App, makes life easier for its users, and Alphabet Rent offers flexible rental solutions for short and long-term demands.
Alphabet has its headquarters in Munich, Germany, and is now represented in 38 countries. For more information, please visit: https://www.alphabet.co.uk/
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