By Yoon Ja-young
RCI Financial Services Korea, a specialized automotive finance affiliate of Renault Group and Renault Korea Motors, announced on Monday that it has appointed Alexander Zhurkin as its new CEO.
Recognized for his achievements as a business development expert and global strategist, Zhurkin has more than 20 years of professional experience in Europe, North America and Russia through Philip Morris Russia and Nissan Finance.
After joining Renault-Nissan Alliance in 2007, he worked for Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation before moving to Renault Group to serve as sales and marketing manager for the United Kingdom. He joined Renault Group Russia as operations director in 2010 and managed the development of markets in Central Asia.
In 2014, he moved to the RCI Bank and Services' Headquarters of Renault Group in France, serving as the deputy director of International Projects and Partnership Nissan. Prior to joining the Korea office, he served as the CEO of RCI Bank and Services Ireland.
"RCI Financial Services Korea is on the forefront of creating and providing innovative offerings as well as digital experiences to our customers," the new CEO said.
"We are fully committed to meet the car-related mobility needs of our customers and partners and to provide the best-in-class purchasing experience and customer service for all," he said.
Established in 2003, RCI Financial Services Korea provides installment financing, leasing products and financial services and insurance to private customers and business of all sizes, serving its customers within the Renault―Nissan―Mitsubishi Alliance.
RCI Financial Services Korea, a specialized automotive finance affiliate of Renault Group and Renault Korea Motors, announced on Monday that it has appointed Alexander Zhurkin as its new CEO.
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| RCI Financial Services Korea CEO Alexander Zhurkin / Courtesy of RCI Financial Services Korea |
After joining Renault-Nissan Alliance in 2007, he worked for Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation before moving to Renault Group to serve as sales and marketing manager for the United Kingdom. He joined Renault Group Russia as operations director in 2010 and managed the development of markets in Central Asia.
In 2014, he moved to the RCI Bank and Services' Headquarters of Renault Group in France, serving as the deputy director of International Projects and Partnership Nissan. Prior to joining the Korea office, he served as the CEO of RCI Bank and Services Ireland.
"RCI Financial Services Korea is on the forefront of creating and providing innovative offerings as well as digital experiences to our customers," the new CEO said.
"We are fully committed to meet the car-related mobility needs of our customers and partners and to provide the best-in-class purchasing experience and customer service for all," he said.
Established in 2003, RCI Financial Services Korea provides installment financing, leasing products and financial services and insurance to private customers and business of all sizes, serving its customers within the Renault―Nissan―Mitsubishi Alliance.
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