The Finance and Leasing Association’s board has appointed David Betteley of Toyota Financial Services as its new chairman for a two stint to 2009.

The FLA also announced the appointment of Doug Moody, director of DaimlerChrysler financial services, as chairman of its motor finance division for a two year term.

Other FLA appointments include Richard Priestman (Lombard North Central) who has taken over from Chris Stamper (ING) as chairman of the asset finance division; and Nigel Terrington (Paragon) has taken over from Simon Baum (Alliance & Leicester) as chairman of the consumer finance division. Both have previously served as vice-chairmen of their respective divisions.

The board will welcome Stephen Sklaroff, the incoming FLA director general, from May 21.