Close Brothers Motor Finance has appointed Chris Bosworth to role of the director of strategy at the independent lender.

In the newly created role, Bosworth will be responsible for developing Close’s support for its dealer partners, and will also look at the strategic direction of the company in terms of markets, products and routes to market.

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He previously spent three years in the corporate development team at Close Brothers Group, where he worked on a range of strategic initiatives as well as merger acquisitions activity for the group. Before this he had a career in investment banking, including time at Europa Partners and Hawkpoint.

Bosworth said: "I look forward to working closely with James [Broadhead, chief executive officer at Close Brothers Motor Finance] and the team to help shape Close Brothers Motor Finance’s business strategy so we can be prepared for the future requirements of the industry. The motor finance market is facing unprecedented change and ensuring that we have a robust plan in place means we will be able to continue to help our dealers achieve success."

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