VP, Automotive

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, and execute the AUTO LOB vision, growth strategy, product roadmap, operating plans, and financial plans.
• Analyze vehicle market trends to forecast objectives and identify and size growth opportunities.
• Own P&L accountability for the AUTO LOB, partnering with other countries, centers of excellence, and shared services to deliver results across local and enterprise targets.
• Recommend and manage enterprise investments, operating expenses, and advertising and promotional spend for the LOB.
• Provide direct oversight of AUTO business performance in Puerto Rico, including client results tracked through StoneEagle metrics.
• Maintain accountability for the performance of all AUTO products.
• Expand the business by identifying new opportunities through client engagement, channel partnerships, competitive analysis, and industry research.
• Apply strong risk management expertise, monitoring trends and recommending changes as needed.
• Build and develop a high‑performing team, strengthening people capabilities to deliver both short‑ and long‑term objectives.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration to scale the business.
• Coordinate efforts at regional and corporate levels to ensure strategic alignment and effective product deployment.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the AUTO team, fostering a culture of engagement, growth, accountability, and outperformance

​Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in general management, business development, and services support.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership, with accountability for revenue growth and profitability.
• Strong capability to transfer business knowledge and best practices across teams, geographies, and functions.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high‑performing leadership teams.
• Track record of fostering a culture of engagement, growth, accountability, and outperformance.

Other requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, preferably with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or Marketing.
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  10+ years of experience within the automotive ecosystem, including one or more of the following:
• Automotive OEM, Captive Finance Company, Automotive Third‑Party Administrator, Automotive Retail, Auto Lending, or Insurance.
• Proven general management and negotiation experience in multi‑country or regional environments.
• Deep knowledge of the Puerto Rico automotive market, including key players, dynamics, and regulatory considerations.
• Basic working knowledge of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).