Autochek, a leading African automotive technology company, has recently appointed Robert Granados to its board of directors to support the company's growth and expansion in Africa. Granados, a seasoned veteran in the US automotive industry, brings his extensive experience to Autochek to support the integration of the Pan-African automotive industry.
Autochek has been driving the penetration of auto-financing across Africa since its launch in 2020, enabling more consumers and businesses across North, West, East, and South Africa to access financing solutions to purchase their desired vehicles. The company has processed more than 80,000 car loan applications by working with over 70 financial institutions and 2,000 dealerships within two years of operation.
Leveraging the vast reach of its online marketplace, Autochek originates auto loans powered by data analytics, making it easier for financial institutions to offer credit to consumers. Granados has over two decades of global experience in leading and growing technology companies that provide solutions for the automotive industry value chain. He is the CEO of CloudOne, a marketing company that helps auto dealers find and engage customers.
In a statement, Etop Ikpe, CEO of The Autochek Group, expressed excitement about having someone of Robert’s caliber on their board, stating that he brings his vast experience from the most advanced automotive markets in the world. He has played a major role in building many successful automotive technology companies, and they are looking forward to leveraging his experience to support their continued growth as a company.
Autochek is building the infrastructure to make car ownership more accessible and affordable in Africa. With active operations in nine countries across East, West, South, and North Africa, a partner-led retail footprint in over 2,000 dealers and workshop locations, and more than 70 banking partners, Autochek is improving Africa’s automotive finance value proposition by bringing all relevant stakeholders together to enable easier access to more financing options as a catalyst for growth in Africa’s automotive industry.
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