CHP Consulting, a leading supplier of software and consultancy services to automotive and equipment finance organizations worldwide, has appointed Robert Johnson as Global Head of Automotive Finance.

With over 21 years of financial services experience, primarily supporting the automotive finance sector, Robert has been recognized as a leader in software assessment, development, implementation and process improvement. His appointment will 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.”

Robert 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 U.S. and global automotive finance markets.”

Robert will lead CHP’s global automotive finance practice from the U.S. and will support clients, ALFA Systems implementations, sales and marketing functions, and provide insight and direction on product development. He resides in Dallas, Texas.

CHP Consulting has been delivering systems and consultancy services to the global finance automotive and equipment industry since 1990. CHP has offices in London, Paris, Boston and Sydney.