As yearend approaches, we at Auto Finance News are reaching out to readers to vote for the inaugural Auto Finance Executive of the Year award, celebrating the highest achievement in the auto finance industry.
The 2019 Auto Finance Executive of the Year will be named and profiled on the cover of the December issue of Auto Finance News. The award is presented for the notable contributions made to the industry during the calendar year. We will also highlight several Executives to Watch in 2020.
Please vote by clicking here.
As the flagship publication for the auto finance industry, we are thrilled to recognize auto finance leaders in our yearend issue, but we want to have your input as well.
The final decisions will be based partly on the input received by you, our readers. The goal of this initiative is to celebrate auto finance and to set the bar for great achievement in the industry. We hope this effort acts as a continuing catalyst for industry growth and innovation.
Below is the list of five finalists for the 2019 Auto Finance Executive of the Year:
- Ian Anderson, Group President, Westlake Financial
- Dan Berce, President and CEO, GM Financial
- Renee Horne, Vice President, Consumer Lending Experiences, USAA Federal Savings Bank
- Chuck Jones, Head of National Indirect Lending, SunTrust Banks
- Ian Smith, CEO Americas Region, BMW Financial Services
Respondents may also nominate write-in candidates from finance companies.
Please note that executives are not permitted to nominate themselves. Also, each industry member is permitted to vote only once. All responses will remain confidential.
Nominations may be submitted until Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. Any questions regarding the survey can be directed to Nicole Casperson at ncasperson[at]royalmedia[dot]com.