Jason Kulas
About Jason Kulas
Jason Kulas serves as the Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer at Exeter Finance and has held various leadership roles in finance and academia, including CEO of Santander Consumer USA. He has extensive experience in investment banking and strategic advisory roles, complemented by his academic contributions as an adjunct professor.
Work at Exeter Finance
Jason Kulas currently serves as the Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer at Exeter Finance. He has held this position since 2022. In addition to his role as CFO, he has been a Board Member since 2019, contributing to the strategic direction and financial oversight of the company. Exeter Finance specializes in providing automotive finance solutions, and Kulas's extensive background in finance and investment banking supports the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Jason Kulas has a strong educational background in finance and marketing. He earned his MBA from Texas Christian University, where he studied from 1993 to 1995. Prior to that, he obtained a BA in Chemistry from Southern Methodist University, studying from 1989 to 1993. His academic experience is complemented by his role as an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Texas Christian University, where he taught from 1997 to 1999.
Background
Jason Kulas has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in finance and academia. He began his career as an Intern/Analyst at Dun and Bradstreet from 1993 to 1995. He then worked at J.P. Morgan for 12 years, from 1995 to 2007, where he held the position of Managing Director. After his tenure at J.P. Morgan, he served as Chief Executive Officer at Santander Consumer USA from 2007 to 2017, followed by a role as Senior Advisor at Warburg Pincus International LLC from 2019 to 2023.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jason Kulas has held significant leadership positions in various organizations. He served as Chief Executive Officer at Santander Consumer USA, overseeing operations in consumer finance for a decade. Additionally, he has been involved with EZCORP as a Board Member and former Chief Executive Officer since 2019. His advisory roles at LEO Cyber Security and Warburg Pincus International LLC demonstrate his expertise in providing strategic financial guidance.