Stephen Mc Lernon
About Stephen Mc Lernon
Stephen Mc Lernon serves as the Commercial Director for SFP Digital Audit at Sopra Banking Software in Dublin, Ireland, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in the automotive sector, having previously held leadership roles at Fiat Group Automobiles Ireland, Nissan Ireland, and as a co-founder of SOAR Solutions.
Work at Sopra Banking Software
Stephen Mc Lernon has served as the Commercial Director for SFP Digital Audit at Sopra Banking Software since 2021. He is based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. In this role, he has contributed to the expansion and enhancement of digital auditing solutions, focusing on increasing the global reach of the services offered by the company.
Previous Experience in the Automotive Sector
Stephen Mc Lernon has extensive experience in the automotive industry. He worked at Fiat Group Automobiles Ireland as the Fiat Professional Country Manager and Group Marketing Director from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, he held various positions at Nissan Ireland, including Operations Manager, Area Manager, and Marketing Executive, from 1997 to 2007. He also served as Operations Director at Ssangyong Motor Company UK for a brief period in 2005.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Stephen co-founded LUMINOSITY in 2013, which later became SOAR Solutions, where he served as Co-Founder and Commercial Director until 2022. This venture aimed to address challenges in the industry through innovative solutions. He played a significant role in transitioning LUMINOSITY into the Sopra Group, which enhanced the global capabilities of SFP Digital Auditing.
Educational Background
Stephen Mc Lernon completed his primary and high school education at CBC Monkstown Park from 1984 to 1991. He pursued higher education at Technological University Dublin, earning a BSc in Management with a focus on General Business and Marketing from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his studies at University College Dublin, obtaining a Masters in Marketing Practice in 1996.
Client Engagement and Advocacy
Throughout his career, Stephen has worked with major clients such as Allied Irish Banks (AIB), NextGear Capital UK, and V12 Vehicle Finance. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming challenges with permanent solutions, inspired by the philosophy of persistence and problem-solving.