Car finance fintech Carmoola has appointmed Dan Kellett as its new director of lending and data analytics.
Kellett who will oversee key areas including credit and underwriting, fraud prevention, risk management, and pricing strategy brings over 20 years of experience in financial services data strategy.
Most recently, he served as chief data officer at Capital One UK, where he led a 100-strong team of data and product professionals and also played a pivotal role in shaping industry standards for data ethics and artificial intelligence (AI) through the Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority’s AI Public-Private Forum (AIPPF).
Aidan Rushby, founder and CEO of Carmoola, commented: “Dan is a data rockstar, and we’re super excited to welcome him to Carmoola. His expertise in consumer lending, coupled with his unwavering focus on customer needs, will be a game-changer for us as we redefine car finance and expand into other areas of car ownership.”
Carmoola, which has raised over £246 million in funding from backers such as NatWest, QED Investors, and Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion Ventures, has developed a fully automated, direct-to-consumer car finance platform and Kellett’s expertise will play a critical role in leveraging proprietary technology and data to deliver an even more seamless and transparent experience for customers.
Dan Kellett said: “I’m thrilled to join Carmoola and dive into its innovative data operations. The combination of data-driven insights and cutting-edge technology presents a unique opportunity to deliver unparalleled value to customers and set new standards in car finance.”