BMW Group Financial Services South Africa has officially welcomed Roger Rooden as their new chief financial officer (CFO).
Rooden brings a wealth of experience spanning sales, organizational consultancy, risk management, and finance. His career began at ING Bank and ING Car Lease, eventually transitioning to the BMW Group when ING Car Lease was acquired by Alphabet, BMW Group Financial Services’ fleet management division.
Throughout his tenure with the BMW Group, Rooden has held several key roles globally, including serving as CFO of BMW Group Financial Services Japan and, more recently, CFO of BMW Group Financial Services Sub-Region Northern Europe. He arrived in South Africa on 15 August to begin his new role in person.
On his appointment, Rooden stated, “I am confident that growth and profitability stem from a strong focus on customers, operational excellence, and close collaboration—particularly between our National Sales Company (NSC), National Financial Services Company (NFSC), and our retail partners. I am excited to lead this talented, tech-savvy finance team and contribute to shaping future financing strategies and decisions.”
Stefan Schuett, CEO of BMW Group Financial Services South Africa, expressed his enthusiasm for Rooden’s arrival, saying, “Roger brings extensive knowledge of both clients and retailers. He has a remarkable track record of driving growth and advancing organizations, all while maintaining a warm and approachable leadership style. On behalf of the team, I wish him great success in his new role and look forward to working with him.”
BMW Group Financial Services South Africa added, “Rooden has proven himself to be a strategic financial leader, adept risk manager, and a champion of digital transformation. We are confident in his ability to help steer the organization towards even greater success.”
