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Close Brothers Motor Finance (CBMF) has appointed John Cassidy as managing director – sales.
Cassidy has held a number of senior roles at CBMF, including head of sales and operations across all sales divisions, and latterly, director of commercial partners overseeing its broker and commercial partner proposition. He reports to Seán Kemple, CEO Motor UK and Retail Finance Ireland at CBMF.
Seán Kemple, CEO Motor UK and Retail Finance Ireland at CBMF, said “John has vast and invaluable experience of the financial services industry, and knows CBMF like the back of his hand.
“His expertise and knowledge will ensure he is best placed to lead the sales division as we continue to develop our products, enter new distribution channels and deliver excellent service to our partners and customers.”
Cassidy said: “CBMF has been on a rapid transformation journey over the past few years, and I look forward to continuing that as we enter exciting and changing times in the motor industry.
“Economic uncertainty, the gradual move away from traditional internal combustion vehicles and changing consumer behaviours mark a very interesting time, which is why it’s so important that we strive to deliver the best possible products and services, as well as first-class guidance and support for our partners.