Chris Moore

Head of Credit & Customer Operations - Next Gear Capital UK & Ireland

Ellesmere, England, United Kingdom

About

I lead the Credit and Customer Operations functions at NextGear Capital, with end-to-end accountability for credit strategy and the delivery of a high-quality customer journey across the business. In this role, I oversee credit underwriting, pricing strategy, and portfolio risk, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure commercially balanced decision-making and sustainable growth. I am also responsible for shaping and executing customer service and success strategies, ensuring seamless onboarding experiences and consistently high standards of support across all touchpoints. As a senior leader, I drive performance through strong team leadership, developing high-performing credit and customer teams while embedding robust operational processes. I play an active role within the senior leadership team, contributing to broader business strategy and cross-functional initiatives across NextGear Capital and the wider Cox Automotive group.

Experience

  • NextGear Capital UK & Ireland (Chester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid)
    • Head of Credit & Customer Operations
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Head of Credit & Commercial Risk
      Dec 2024 - Oct 2025 · 11 mos

  • UK Sales and Portfolio Manager - Stock Finance at Haydock Finance Ltd
    Aug 2020 - Dec 2024 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Head Of Sales at JBR Capital Limited
    Jun 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Head of Independent Dealer and Broker Sales

  • Director of Motor Finance at Lombard
    Aug 2016 - Jul 2019 · 3 yrs

  • Country Manager Ireland at NextGear Capital UK & Ireland
    Aug 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos