Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Robert Engilman, senior vice president and chief compliance officer at Westlake Financial, will join a discussion on shifting regulatory oversight in auto finance during Auto Finance Summit 2025, taking place Oct. 15-17 at the Bellagio Las Vegas.

Robert Engilman

View the full event agenda here.

Engilman has been in his current role since 2015, and is responsible for the compliance department, operational audit and corporate training. He has held roles in the credit industry for more than 44 years.

Previously, Engilman served as president and chief operating officer for collections group Persolve.

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

Engilman and panelists from BMW Financial Services and law firm Nisen & Elliott will discuss evolving state and federal oversight during the panel “Adapting to evolving compliance oversight in auto finance” at 9:45 a.m. ET on Oct. 17.

Auto Finance Summit 2025 attendees will be able to dive into many topics across fireside chats, workshops and panel discussions. The summit provides an opportunity to hear from industry leaders on topics such as digital strategies, subprime lending, fraud mitigation, underwriting and dealer-lender relationships.

View the full Auto Finance Summit 2025 agenda here.