Expansion is underway at finance retention specialists Chrysalis Loyalty with the appointment of Mark Fretwell to the role of Product & Marketing Director.

Mark Fretwell – whose automotive data and technology background includes senior positions at CAP and KeeResources – is the first in a series of planned appointments in 2018 as Chrysalis Loyalty accelerates an ambition to be recognised as the global leader in motor finance retention.

Independently owned and UK-based Chrysalis Loyalty currently operates in 12 countries, helping more than 2,500 motor retailers consistently and sustainably generate repeat business by identifying the moment a customer can most cost-effectively trade into a new car.

The company partners with nine major automotive brands and finance providers through their franchise networks and the expansion plans range from deeper and wider British market penetration to launching into new geographical territories worldwide.

Founder and CEO Jolyon Barker said: “We are primarily a technology-driven expert data business and that is why Mark is such a great fit for us at this exciting moment, bringing with him more than 20 years’ experience and understanding as well as an impressive track record of success in that world.

“Mark is also highly entrepreneurial and understands that success means delivering value to both sides so his appointment is equally good news for our customers too.”

Branded as ‘Key2Key’ the Chrysalis Loyalty system has been transformational for dealers, who typically report the doubling of their retention and renewal rates after adopting it. By automating the identification of customers in a position to change, Key2Key addresses one of the most challenging tasks in the dealership, delivering pre-calculated offers that produce high levels of repeat business and are also in the best financial interests of the customer.

Mark Fretwell said: “Smart use of data to remove friction and unlock commercial opportunities is one of the most exciting fields in the automotive world and Chrysalis Loyalty is a real innovator in that space. We already have exciting plans to expand our offering in the UK and elsewhere around the world and I’m delighted to be in at the beginning of this new chapter for the business.”