Abel Barrera
About Abel Barrera
Abel Barrera serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations at Exeter Finance, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in the finance sector, particularly with Santander Consumer USA, where he held various roles over a span of more than a decade.
Current Role at Exeter Finance
Abel Barrera serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations at Exeter Finance. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's operational strategies and initiatives. His role involves overseeing various aspects of strategic planning and execution within the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Santander Consumer USA
Abel Barrera has extensive experience at Santander Consumer USA, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as Vice President of Product Management - Originations from 2015 to 2016, and as Director of New Business Integration from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Program Manager for Indirect Originations and held roles as a Business Analyst in Credit and Project Manager for Credit and Funding, accumulating a total of over a decade of experience in various capacities.
Educational Background
Abel Barrera studied at West Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from 1990 to 1994. He completed his high school education at Abernathy High School from 1986 to 1990. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in finance and operations.
Career Development at AmeriCredit
Before his tenure at Santander Consumer USA, Abel Barrera worked at AmeriCredit as a Business Analyst from 2001 to 2005. This role contributed to his development in the financial services industry and provided him with valuable experience in business analysis.