Lobel Financial has a new chief information officer.

The consumer finance company specializing in the purchase and servicing of automobile contracts on Monday appointed Ram Krishnan to this role.

As its CIO, Krishnan will lead the company’s technology strategy, digital transformation initiatives, information systems, cybersecurity, and IT operations as Lobel Financial continues to invest in innovation, scalability, and operational excellence.

Krishnan joins Lobel Financial with extensive experience as a business and technology executive, bringing deep expertise in product strategy, product delivery, go-to-market execution, cloud technologies, security, analytics, enterprise software, risk management, and compliance.

Throughout his career, Lobel highlighted Krishnan has built and led high-performing teams, driven transformational initiatives, and successfully aligned technology investments with business objectives to deliver measurable results.

“As we continue to evolve and grow, technology remains a critical enabler of our vision and long-term success, and we are excited to welcome Ram to the Lobel Financial team as our new chief information officer,” Lobel president Tom Holgate said in a news release.

“Ram’s leadership and expertise will play an important role in supporting our long-term growth strategy and enhancing the experience we deliver to our dealers, customers, and employees. We look forward to the contributions Ram will make as we build the future together,” Holgate continued.

Lobel reiterated that Krishnan will be responsible for advancing technology capabilities, strengthening cybersecurity and data governance practices, modernizing core platforms, and identifying opportunities to use emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency and enhance customer and dealer experiences.

“I am honored and excited to join Lobel Financial as chief information officer,” Krishnan said. “This is an incredible opportunity to partner with a talented team and lead the next chapter of technology innovation and transformation. Together, we will build on Lobel Financial’s strong foundation by advancing a technology strategy that accelerates growth, enhances customer and dealer experience, and will deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions.

“Technology is a key driver of competitive advantage, and I look forward to working alongside the exceptional team at Lobel Financial to create industry-leading products, modernize our technology platform, and foster a culture of innovation, execution, and continuous improvement. I am grateful for the opportunity and excited to help position Lobel Financial as the technology leader in our industry. Here’s to an exciting journey ahead,” Krishnan went on to say.