Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Ian Anderson, group president of Westlake Financial, will join a discussion on sustainable growth in auto lending at Auto Finance Summit 2025, returning Oct. 15-17 at the Bellagio Las Vegas.

View the full event agenda here.

   Ian Anderson

Anderson has worked at Westlake for 20 years and was appointed group president in 2008. He also holds leadership positions at Credit Union Leasing of America, Covered Care, Hankey Group and Nowlake Group.

Anderson will join speakers from Alfa and Santander Consumer USA during the panel “Roadmaps for sustainable growth in auto lending and leasing,” scheduled for 11:45 a.m. PT on Thursday, Oct. 16.

Westlake Financial was the 19th-largest auto lender by outstandings at yearend 2024, with an $18.6 billion portfolio, according to Big Wheels data.

Auto Finance Summit 2025 provides attendees with a blend of intimate networking opportunities, unique workshops and a chance to hear from industry leaders on topics such as compliance, fraud management, subprime financing, and dealer and lender relationships.

Auto Finance Summit 2025, the premier industry event for auto lending and leasing, returns Oct. 15-17 at the Bellagio Las Vegas. Learn more about Auto Finance Summit 2025 and register here.