Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Kevin Reen, head of auto at Wells Fargo, will join a one-on-one fireside chat at Auto Finance Summit 2026, taking place Oct. 5-7 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.
View the full event agenda here.
Reen was named head of auto at the bank in May 2025 and has been with Wells Fargo since August 2020. He has more than 20 years of experience in financial services, having previously held leadership roles in home and consumer lending at Wells Fargo.
He also was at JPMorgan Chase for more than eight years, where he had roles in risk management across auto, credit card and consumer lending, according to his LinkedIn.
Reen will kick off the 2026 event with a discussion on strategies for the year ahead while navigating a market faced with evolving consumer demand, affordability pressures and a need to improve profitability in 2027.
Wells Fargo Auto’s originations soared 110.9% year over year in the first quarter to $9.7 billion on the heels of the bank being named the preferred financier for Volkswagen. Auto outstandings in Q1 totaled $53.8 billion, up 29.7% YoY. Wells Fargo was the ninth-largest auto lender by outstandings at yearend 2025, according to the latest Big Wheels ranking data.
The opening fireside chat is set for 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 5 as part of a two-session kick-off aimed at setting the stage for the rest of the summit. A presentation on macroeconomics and the automotive industry will take place prior to Reen’s chat.
Auto Finance Summit 2026 provides a chance for attendees to network with industry leaders and hear from experts on timely topics such as underwriting practices, dealer and lender relationships, credit performance, market competition, technology and compliance.
Learn more about the summit and register here.
