CHP Consulting has announced the appointment of Robert Johnson as global head of automotive finance.

With over 21 years of financial services experience, primarily supporting the automotive finance sector, Johnson has been recognised as a leader in software assessment, development, implementation and process improvement. His appointment is hoped to help amplify CHP’s presence in the auto finance market, particularly in the US.

Steve Taplin, CHP’s global sales director, said: “Bob has turned down several other very attractive offers to join CHP. This is a ringing endorsement of our market potential and strength in general, and we’re delighted to welcome such a talented and capable individual to our team. We’re very proud of our track record, and adding Bob’s own prestigious background to ours reinforces that we are fully committed to expanding our automotive finance capabilities.”

Johnson said: “The high quality and unmatched functionality provided by CHP’s ALFA Systems software, coupled with the industry thought leadership demonstrated by all of CHP’s consultants, gives their clients an immediate advantage compared to their peers. This quality product, a leader for years in the equipment leasing sector, will be an excellent alternative for what currently exists in the US and global automotive finance markets.”