CLOSE Brothers Motor Finance has appointed Liam Quegan as its chief operating officer.
Liam brings to the role over 15 years of experience in the finance industry, having previously worked at Capital One.
A candidate on their graduate scheme in 2000, he quickly rose through the ranks to become Director of Customer Service and most recently, Director of Collections and Recoveries.
In his new position at Close Brothers Motor Finance, Liam Quegan will manage the company’s branch network, developing the firm’s IT infrastructure and overseeing core project management teams.
“We are delighted to have Liam Quegan on board as our new Chief Operating Officer,” said James Broadhead, CEO of Close Brothers Motor Finance. “This is a strategic appointment that will help us to further improve our business operations and one that ultimately underpins our ambition for growth.”
Liam Quegan explained: “I understand that regulation and compliance issues are one of the biggest challenges facing the motor industry at present. As such, my focus will be to ensure that we are well placed to help guide our dealer partners through the changes and add value to their businesses.”
Close Brothers Motor Finance employs over 400 staff across 15 sites located throughout the UK and Ireland. It provides finance for new and used cars, motorbikes and light commercial vehicles in partnership with over 8,000 dealerships across the UK.