GSFSGroup, Part of The Friedkin Group, Names Michael Hurley CFO and VP of Finance & Planning

GSFSGroup, Part of The Friedkin Group, Names Michael Hurley CFO and VP of Finance & Planning

In his new role, Hurley will be responsible for developing the overall financial policies for the division and strategic direction of all financial functions, including finance, accounting, analysis of strategic business initiatives and overall business operations for the company while ensuring that proper financial controls are in place and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

GSFSGroup, a leading provider of Finance & Insurance (F&I) products, training, dealer development and award-winning profit participation structures to the automotive industry, has named Michael Hurley as chief financial officer (CFO) and vice president of finance & planning effective Dec. 9, 2019.  Hurley will report directly to GSFSGroup President Guy Koenig.

A veteran F&I professional with more than 35 years of experience, Hurley most recently served as accounting and finance director for Allstate Dealer Services (ADS). Prior to his tenure with ADS, he held positions of increasing responsibility in the Allstate Texas Regional Office, Allstate Corporate Accounting, Allstate Personal Lines Finance, Allstate Life and Retirement Finance and Allstate Benefits since beginning his career with Allstate in 1984.

“We are excited to have Michael join our team here at GSFSGroup,” said Koenig. “His expertise and leadership will help us accelerate our already rapid growth as we continue to expand our national footprint, secure additional agent partnerships, leverage our insurance company for insurance-only opportunities and evaluate potential acquisitions in the space. I look forward to working closely with him during these exciting times.”

In his new role, Hurley will be responsible for developing the overall financial policies for the division and strategic direction of all financial functions, including finance, accounting, analysis of strategic business initiatives and overall business operations for the company while ensuring that proper financial controls are in place and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

“I believe the potential for growth and value creation is tremendous, given this group of smart and passionate people, strong technology and extensive automotive industry expertise,” Hurley said. “I look forward to becoming part of the GSFSGroup family and partnering with the team to continue to build the business.”

Hurley received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas.

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