NextGear Capital has appointed Joe Carusella to the newly-created position of National Vice-President, Canadian Operations.
Maria Soklis, President of parent company Cox Automotive Canada, said Carusella will focus on “building on the successful momentum of NextGear Capital in Canada.”
“We are especially pleased with the results that NextGear has delivered in Canada as an industry lending leader and look forward to continuing this positive trajectory into the future,” said Soklis.
Carusella has more than 21 years of experience in the automotive industry in operations, sales and finance.
Prior to his new role, Carusella served as Senior Director at Desjardins Credit Union in which he headed up the automotive and durable goods business unit with finance, retail and business development. He’s also held the position of Branch Manager and Officer at Automotive Finance Canada (AFC).
“Joe’s breadth of experience in the industry coupled with his excellent reputation in the business will no doubt add bench strength to our operation in Canada,” said John Wick, Chief Strategy Officer of NextGear Capital, in a written release.
“I am excited to get to work and be a part of a great organization here at NextGear Capital in Canada, and I am truly delighted to be part of a progressive company like Cox Automotive where the opportunity is seemingly unlimited,” said Carusella.
