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AutoPayPlus Appoints Director of Finance

David Lee’s global career includes a track record of fiscal project management and revenue generation.

September 7, 2023
AutoPayPlus Appoints Director of Finance

David Lee

IMAGE: AutoPayPlus

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AutoPayPlus by US Equity Advantage named global finance executive David Lee director of finance and controller. He'll be responsible for overseeing the company’s finance and compliance departments, ensuring the necessary resources and disciplines are in place to support AutoPayPlus’ continued growth.

“David brings to our leadership team expansive experience in the areas of financial analysis, budget planning and forecasting, and internal controls and compliance,” said CEO Robert Steenbergh.

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Lee has more than 20 years of financial-management experience with global corporations, including Siemens Energy, where he served as an analyst and senior commercial project manager for multiple Latin American ventures exceeding $400 million. He also spent time in roles outside of finance as a strategic business manager promoting remote digital solutions to customers in the oil and gas industry.

“I am thrilled to join the AutoPayPlus family with its stellar reputation for industry-leading innovations and superior service, and I look forward to working alongside Chief Financial Officer Donald Retreage Jr. to lead the company financially into the future,” Lee said.

Lee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, with concentrations in accounting and finance, from the University of Central Florida. He is also Six Sigma-certified, joining Chief Process Improvement Officer William Lloyd and Chief Marketing Officer Katherine Pett on the AutoPayPlus leadership team to hold the endorsement, which signifies mastery of quality assurance and process-improvement methods.

Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., AutoPayPlus provides automated biweekly and early loan payoff services for automotive, RV, boat, home and student loans.

 

Originally posted on P&A Magazine

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