April 23, 2026

Building Community and Connection in Business with Matt Dyer

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Building Community and Connection in Business with Matt Dyer

Community is often seen as something intangible.

But in today’s business landscape, connection is not just cultural, it is measurable, scalable, and directly tied to performance.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we will welcome Matt Dyer, CEO & President of Merchants Fleet, a global leader with decades of experience in fleet management, operations, and organizational growth.

Matt has led large-scale organizations across international markets, including serving as CEO and President of LeasePlan USA, where he drove significant growth through improved customer satisfaction, scalable operations, and investment in innovation. Today, he leads Merchants Fleet with a focus on delivering consistent value, building trust, and strengthening long-term client relationships.

In Building Community and Connection in Business, we explore:

• Why community is a measurable driver of profitability

• How trust translates into long-term growth

• What it takes to scale while delivering on your brand promise

• The leadership shifts required in today’s evolving workforce

• Practical ways organizations can strengthen connection with clients

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

Connection is not just a feeling. It is a business strategy.

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CEO, Merchants Fleet

Matt Dyer is Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Fleet, bringing decades of leadership experience across the global fleet management industry. Prior to joining Merchants, he served as CEO and President of LeasePlan USA, where he drove significant growth by improving customer satisfaction, implementing scalable operations, launching new products, and investing in technology and innovation. Following the successful sale of LeasePlan USA, he played a key role in integrating the business with Wheels.

Earlier in his career, Dyer served as CEO of LeasePlan UK, overseeing corporate, public sector, and SME markets, and held additional senior leadership roles including Chief Commercial Officer in the UK and Managing Director of LeasePlan International. He has also served as Chairman of the UK trade association for the vehicle rental and leasing sector.