Tandem Bank Motor Finance MD loses his battle with cancer

Tandem Bank Motor Finance is sad to announce the passing of its Managing Director, Dave Briggs, after a short, courageous battle with cancer.

Dave, who had launched and led Tandem Bank’s Motor Finance business over the last three years, was well known and respected across the motor finance sector, where he had worked for almost forty years. His expertise, caring nature and ready sense of humour meant he accumulated friends in abundance. 

As recently as 3rd July, Dave was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to the Credit Industry award at the Credit Strategy Credit Awards 2025. With his wife and daughter beside him, the extended standing ovation that accompanied his presence on the stage was, as Credit Strategy reflected, “the most poignant moment in the 26-year history of the Credit Awards.” It spoke volumes for the respect and affection with which so many people held for Dave.

Commenting on Dave’s passing, Dave Anderson, sales director at Tandem Motor Finance, reflects: “It was a privilege to work alongside Dave as part of his team building Tandem Bank’s Motor Finance business. His belief in what we were creating, combined with his relentless energy in making it happen, made a lasting mark. He was a true teammate — sleeves rolled up, never too senior to get into the detail, and never short of encouragement or humour. Dave will be greatly missed by all who knew him.”