Open Standards Steering Group - Vote

It's time to vote on a steering group. The purpose of this steering group is to provide broad representation across key areas of the industry. Each of the communities has been listed below, with dropdowns for each nominee. Click a name to expand the section and learn more about them. Take the time to read each bio pertinent to you in order to vote on your elected members for the steering group.

Open Standards (1)

1 Lender

Ben Standish
Motor Director - Admiral Money
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14 years of motor finance experience, now held several leadership roles in the industry and committed to a fresh approach for showroom vehicle finance.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

Passionate about customer outcomes, representative of the need to reset motor finance and drive it into an age of innovation, certainty and transparency.y.

Mike Deans
Managing Director - Borderway Finance Limited
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27 years of industry experience from sales & operations to senior leadership. Responsible for running and strategic development of a small prime motor lender.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

Appetite to improve industry, industry connections, Board Director of CCTA.

Alan Tuplin
Chief Credit Risk Officer - Advantage Finance Ltd
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I started in financial services in the 1980’s with Barclays before moving into Motor Finance in 1999, with Advantage Finance, specialising in Credit Risk.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

I have seen many changes over time, finding solutions within Credit Risk, KYC and Affordability, alongside the FLA and other lenders in overcoming challenges.

Jenny Rothwell
Chief Operating Officer - Unity Auto Finance
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25 years spanning broker, prime & non-prime lending. Skilled in operational leadership & project delivery, driving better customer outcomes.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

With broker and lender experience, I believe open standards are key to a transparent, connected approach that benefits customers and all stakeholders.

2 Compliance And Regulatory

Paul Godsmark
Financial Services Lawyer and Risk Professional - Auxillias
Open Standards Applicant 5
 
A Bit About Me

Senior lawyer & compliance professional, currently Head of Advisory at Auxillias. I am cross-qualified in Operational Risk & Innovation Leadership in FS.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

I’m passionate about innovation & positive change. I believe my skill set, experience and network could add value to this Open Standards initiative.

Nick McDonald
Co-Founder - The Compliance Guys
Audi Hero (4)
 
A Bit About Me

Leader of a compliance firm who works across 600+ dealers, multiple brokers, regular contact with lenders, FCA and other suppliers. Also have tech integrations

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

I have an industry voice and can ensure that standards match regulatory outcome needs. I see the issues internally with tech standards as well as for others

Naveed Asif
Head Of Policy And Advice - Consumer Credit Trade Association
Audi Hero (5)
 
A Bit About Me

I have worked in Motor Finance for over 8 years in various auditing, compliance and advisory roles. I also have good connections throughout the industry.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

I work for the CCTA and, as a Trade Association, we can leverage not only our industry experience but also our connections to regulators and wider stakeholders.

3 Technology

Roland Schaack
Ex CEO - Codeweavers
Open Standards Applicant 6
 
A Bit About Me

30+ years Motor Finance experience. Founded and grew Codeweavers, a key technology provider to our industry. Recently founded startup software co, Twilltac Ltd.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

I have direct experience of the business and technological challenges that a project such as this will face.

Jason Clifton
Head Of Engineering - Zuto
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A Bit About Me

I have been working in the financial services sector for over 20 years, in particular insurance and vehicle finance.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

I have worked in insurance with standards in place, implementing systems which adhere to those standards.

Paul Livsey
Founder - EnquiryLabs
Audi Hero (6)
 
A Bit About Me

Founder of EnquiryLabs & formerly AutoConvert. 20+ years in finance, driving innovation, transparency & collaboration across the sector.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

Bridging finance and tech — experienced in lender API normalisation, applying 20+ years’ domain expertise to real-world solutions.

Daniel Glenn
Senior VP - Technical Operations At iVendi Limited
Open Standards Applicant
 
A Bit About Me

Background in software development, architecture and integrations, Daniel leads the technology function at iVendi.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

My teams integrate with many lenders, and so am well placed to help define a common view.

Nicholas Sherratt
General Partner VC - Conforth
Open Standards Applicant 7
 
A Bit About Me

Fintech entrepreneur, Chairman and VC fund manager with board, regulatory, and parliamentary experience, driving higher standards and cohesion within Fin Serv.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

Experience in driving performance, accountability, and empowering committees to deliver meaningful, lasting industry reform.

James Walker
VP Of Banking Alliances - iVendi
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A Bit About Me

14 years auto finance experience, previously working for a global bank, in a global position. Now in tech space working for iVendi leading commercial.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

Both lender and tech savvy, with a pragmatic approach, and great at creating a vision.

Natalie Young
National Account Director - MotorCheck
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A Bit About Me

28 years in automotive with Mercedes-Benz, Autotrader Digital, Close Brothers, and MotorCheck. Passionate about data, compliance, and lending integrity.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

I bring real-world insight into how data can empower lenders to assess asset suitability, strengthen risk controls, and drive smarter lending outcomes.

4 Dealer

Craig Walker
CEO - Culloden Cars
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A Bit About Me

Award-winning dealer CEO, ex-MotoNovo finance manager, and IMDA committee member passionate about driving positive change in auto finance.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

My background as a dealer CEO, ex-MotoNovo manager, and IMDA committee member gives me insight to drive fair and practical finance solutions.

Allan Thompson
Dealer Principal - County Garage Ford
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A Bit About Me

25+ years experience working in dealerships, having covered most sales and aftersales roles. Current responsibilities include systems, process and compliance.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

Knowledge of process from systems, customer and compliance perspective. FCA approved person. Previously worked on Ford dealer council.

5 B2B Broker

Sam Whittaker
Commercial Operations Director - Evolution Funding
Open Standards Applicant 8
 
A Bit About Me

Commercial Operations Director responsible for 120+ person operation, relationship management with 35+ lenders. Over 10+ years of industry experience.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

Fintech leader driving data-led innovation across lending, dealer tech + embedded finance to deliver better consumer outcomes.

Graham Westwood
Co-Founder - Finset Ltd
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A Bit About Me

Previously Worked in a Bespoke Trading Firm, also worked in a multi-award-winning car Dealership.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

Having had experience being a car dealer, and the pressure and Technology that they use has allowed Finset to bring a bespoke offering to Dealers.

6 D2C Broker

Sarah Fenwick
Commercial Director - Carki
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A Bit About Me

25 yrs motor experience, Worked for lenders, brokers and dealers so the challenges faced on all sides.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

Experience in various areas of motor keen to get us all working together to deliver better outcomes for all.

Russ Martin
Head of National Brokers & Key Accounts (UK) - V12 Vehicle Finance
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A Bit About Me

Motor finance leader with 30+ years driving commercial growth, operational transformation, and collaboration at the highest industry levels.

Why I Would Be A Good Candidate

Committed to driving a unified, collaborative approach that delivers fairer, faster, and more transparent outcomes for brokers, lenders and consumers.