Stephen Cross Mlibf Certautofs

Stephen Cross MLIBF CertAutoFS has an extensive work experience spanning over several companies. Stephen began their career at Wagon Finance/First National in 1996 as an Account Manager. Stephen then worked at Carlyle Finance from 1997 to 1999 in the same role. Stephen joined Close Motor Finance Limited in 1999 as an Account Manager and later became an Owner/Partner at Scootcentre Wakefield & Pontefract from 2002 to 2004. Stephen returned to Close Motor Finance Limited in 2004 as an Account Manager/Management Trainee before moving to Jigsaw Finance Ltd as a Regional Sales Manager from 2006 to 2012 and later as a Key Account Manager from 2012 to 2014. Stephen then joined GM Financial in 2014 as an Account Manager before moving to Opel Vauxhall Finance in 2016. At Opel Vauxhall Finance, they held various roles including Regional Sales Manager | North from 2016 to 2021, National Head of Groups from 2018 to 2021, and National Sales Manager from 2021 to 2023. Currently, Stephen is holding the position of Brand Director - Jeep and Maserati UK and Regional Sales Director at Stellantis Financial Services from April 2023 onwards. Alongside their career, Stephen also served as the Club Chairman of Churwell Lions JFC from 2011 to 2014.

Stephen Cross MLIBF CertAutoFS attended Carleton High School from 1982 to 1987, where they completed their O'Levels & GCSE's. Stephen then attended Wakefield District College from 1987 to 1988, studying Combined Arts B'Tec & A'Levels. In addition to their formal education, Stephen Cross MLIBF CertAutoFS has obtained several certifications including the Certificate for Automotive Finance Specialists from The London Institute of Banking & Finance in 2021, the Level One Coaching Badge from The Football Association in 2005, and the Sage Accounting Software Accreditation in 2002.