Adam Goldhagen has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Santander Consumer UK, following formal regulatory approval. Adam, who has been interim CEO since June 2024, will take up his new position with immediate effect.
Adam has extensive experience of Santander Consumer UK, having worked within the Santander Group for fifteen years including his time as Chief Executive at Santander Consumer Finance’s joint venture PSA Finance.
Welcoming the appointment, Tim Hinton, Chair of Santander Consumer UK, said:
“Adam’s extensive experience together with a proven ability to drive our Company’s transformation make him the perfect choice to take SCUK forward. Adam has made a strong impact as our interim CEO, taking over from Vik Hill who had led the business for over 20 years. We can now look forward to a period of continued progress under his leadership and the wider executive team.”
CEO, Adam Goldhagen said: “I am looking forward to continuing our important work with everyone at Santander Consumer UK. Clearly the sector is facing a number of challenges, but our focus must remain on providing the best possible service to our customers and looking at further opportunities for growth.”