Our Senior Management Group

Chris joined the business in June 2001, working in operations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. In 2005 he moved to Mexico to lead the expansion into the Guadalajara region and in January 2008 was appointed Country Manager of Russia. He was appointed Country Manager of the Czech Republic and Slovakia in February 2010. He previously held various management positions within the UK home credit division of Provident Financial plc.

Botond joined the Group in Hungary in February 2002 as a Development Manager, moving to Area Manager, Regional Operations Manager and Divisional Operations Manager. He was appointed Operations Director in 2006 and in February 2008 he became Country Manager of Hungary.

Kenny joined the business in 1998 as Field Development Manager in the Czech Republic. He was appointed Country Manager of Slovakia in 2001 and moved to be Country Manager of the Czech Republic in 2003. He took charge of both countries in January 2006. In January 2008 he was appointed Country Manager of Mexico. He previously held various operational roles within the UK home credit division of Provident Financial plc.

Russell joined the business in 1997 and played a key role in establishing the businesses in Poland and the Czech Republic. In 2007 he joined Provident Mexico as Business Development Director. He was appointed Country Manager of Romania in February 2009. He previously held various field-based management roles within the UK home credit division of Provident Financial plc.

Fred joined the business in 2003 having previously served as Deputy MD, HR director and Marketing and Commercial director of the UK home credit division of Provident Financial plc. He was responsible for new market development at IPF before being appointed Group Development Director in August 2010. He has responsibility for the development and for the identification, researching and opening of new markets. Fred is a member of the Executive Committee.

John joined the Group as Marketing and Communications Director in 2004 having previously worked for global companies including Rothmans, Sheaffer and Bic. He became Corporate Affairs Director in August 2010. John is responsible for developing and delivering the Group corporate communications strategy to optimise the regulatory and reputational aspects of the business and minimise regulatory risk.

Ben was promoted to Group Legal Director in March 2011, having joined the Group in 2008 to work on regulatory and legal matters. He is a solicitor and previously worked at Slaugher and May and Pinsent Masons, before joining William Hill PLC as in-house Legal Counsel. Ben is responsible for Group legal matters.

Simon joined the Group in February 2011 having previously undertaken a range of senior marketing and general management roles at Hearthstone Investments plc, AEGON Direct Marketing Services, Norwich Union Life, Barclays, TSB and Dixons. He is responsible for developing and implementing the marketing strategy for the business.

Davie joined the Group in January 2011 having previously spent 29 years at Provident Financial plc working at all levels of operational management in addition to managing a range of central functions. He is responsible for Field Operations and the Group Fraud team.

Helen joined the Group in 2009 having previously worked for National Express East Coast, British Airways and as HR Director for GNER. She is responsible for the development and implementation of an effective HR strategy for the business.