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This includes helping retailers operate more effectively, creating better experiences for consumers, supporting more informed decision-making and strengthening the management of risk and compliance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a1445c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a1445c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66d25b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66d25b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The appointment follows the recent launch of Click Dealer\u2019s ChatGPT app, developed using Evolution Funding technology. The initiative enables consumers to search for vehicles through ChatGPT before connecting them directly with the supplying dealer, rather than directing them into a third-party marketplace.<\/p><p>It demonstrates how Centeca can combine expertise from across its automotive finance and technology businesses to respond to changing consumer behaviour and create new ways for retailers to connect with potential customers.<\/p><p>Northam moves into the position from his role as Head of Engineering at Evolution Funding, Centeca\u2019s motor finance platform. Since joining Evolution Funding in 2022, he has played a central role in the modernisation of its technology, progressing from Development Manager to Head of Engineering.<\/p><p>With more than 15 years\u2019 experience in technology and engineering, Northam brings a strong understanding of complex digital platforms, regulated markets and the practical application of emerging technology. In his new role, he will work across Centeca and its businesses to identify where AI can deliver the greatest value and turn promising ideas into scalable products, services and ways of working.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e04359c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e04359c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Paul Saggar, Chief Innovation Officer at Centeca, said: <\/strong><\/p><blockquote><p><em>\u201cAI is already beginning to influence how consumers find, buy and finance vehicles, presenting significant opportunities for businesses across the automotive industry.<\/em><\/p><p><em>\u201cCenteca sits at the centre of that journey, connecting retailers, lenders, technology providers and consumers. That gives us both a broad view of the challenges facing the market and the combined capabilities to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference.<\/em><\/p><p><em>\u201cThe launch of the Click Dealer ChatGPT app is an early example of what that collaboration can achieve. Oli\u2019s appointment will help us build on this momentum, identify where AI can create the greatest value and ensure our approach remains responsible, commercially focused and grounded in the needs of the industry.<\/em><\/p><p><em>\u201cHis engineering expertise, strategic thinking and deep understanding of our platform make him ideally placed to lead the next stage of our AI strategy.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1064d8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1064d8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Oliver Northam, Head of AI Strategy &amp; Enablement at Centeca, said: <\/strong><\/p><blockquote><p><em>\u201cAI presents a significant opportunity to improve the experience of buying and financing a vehicle, while helping the businesses supporting that journey operate more effectively. <\/em><\/p><p><em>\u201cThe real value will come from applying the technology to genuine industry challenges rather than treating AI as an end in itself. 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