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Explore the evolving landscape of the UK motor finance sector with our roundtable series as it confronts volatility and transformation fuelled by advanced digital innovations and shifting consumer behaviour.
Explore the evolving landscape of the UK motor finance sector with our roundtable series as it confronts volatility and transformation fuelled by advanced digital innovations and shifting consumer behaviour.
Join expert panel as they dissect the challenges and trends emerging from the post-Covid recovery and discuss the agency model revolution, the power of electric vehicles in shaping brand choices, and the dynamic shift in customer data ownership fuelled by digital interactions.
This exploration will leave you with a solid understanding of the motor finance sector’s adaptability, paving the way for long-term resilience in a world of disruption.
Examining the shift towards the agency model and its impact on vehicle acquisition, focusing on the evolving relationship between manufacturers and dealers, as well as the interplay between availability and choice.
What is the influence of electric vehicles on brand choice, personality, and loyalty, examining how EVs may alter consumer-brand relationships and discussing factors affecting EV costs compared to traditional cars.
The panel delves into the ongoing shift towards direct-to-consumer models, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences, and the implications this could have on the traditional roles of manufacturers and dealers.
Analysing how the digital journey can cater to vulnerable customers and enhance the information provided to consumers, emphasising the importance of an improved digital experience.
Discussing the significant transformation of the manufacturer-dealer relationship, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and the rise of online sales platforms.
The panel delves into the ongoing shift towards direct-to-consumer models, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences, and the implications this could have on the traditional roles of manufacturers and dealers.
Join us as we delve into the implications of this change, examining the transformation of manufacturer-dealer relationships and the impact on consumer experiences in the purchasing process.
The conversation covers how EVs may change our relationship with car brands and explores the factors influencing the cost of EVs compared to internal combustion engine cars.
The panel addresses the question of whether manufacturers ultimately own the end customer, considering the effects of technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences on the traditional manufacturer-dealer-customer dynamic.
The panel explores ways to enhance customer interactions and support, ensuring that the needs of all customers are met in an increasingly digital automotive landscape.
Alejandro is an experienced online editor with 10+ years of experience working for UK B2B websites and journals. He enjoys working with words, graphics, and images to tell stories. Alejandro has also managed website sections, run a busy production desk, provided feedback to journalists, and collaborated with in-house and third-party departments to produce quality news and features. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Jerry Young is the CEO of ieDigital, a portfolio company of Parabellum Investments. Jerry has more than 25 years’ experience in financial services and software. Prior to joining ieDigital, Jerry worked for Fiserv leading their EMEA banking operations, Oracle Corporation, responsible for banking and insurance, and he was Managing Director of FICO (Adeptra).
Simon Oldfield has worked for over 30 years in the UK automotive industry, he has held Board-level roles at Mercedes-Benz and Vauxhall and senior positions at BMW, Hilton Hotels and at a leading civil engineering and building company. Bringing leadership and innovation in sales, marketing and operational roles with all the OEMs he has worked with, Simon now advises a number of companies on business growth strategies, is an industry observer and has written extensively about the future of the automotive retail industry.
Tom graduated in 1998 and worked at NatWest Mortgages before moving to RBS Corporate Banking in 2004. By 2007, he led West Midlands Financial Services Business. In 2015, he became Director of Credit at Cambridge & Counties Bank. In 2018, he co-founded the Classic, Vintage and Sportscar arm of the Bank’s Asset Finance division, which has seen success in the past 5 years.
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