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Doug Timmerman appointed interim CEO of Ally Financial

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Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) announced Douglas Timmerman, president of dealer financial services, as the interim CEO, following the departure of current CEO Jeffrey J. Brown. Timmerman brings 30-plus years of experience at Ally, leading the auto finance and insurance business, deepening relationships with 22,000 dealer customers, and cementing the company's position as the leading prime auto lender.
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Timmerman brings 30-plus years of Ally experience to the role

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) announced today that Douglas Timmerman, president of dealer financial services, will become the company's interim CEO on Feb. 1, 2024, following the departure of current CEO Jeffrey J. Brown on January 31, 2024.

During Timmerman's 30-plus years at Ally, he has held a wide variety of leadership positions across the company's auto finance and insurance business, most recently serving as president of dealer financial services where he is responsible for deepening relationships with 22,000 dealer customers. Under his leadership, Ally has cemented its position as the leading prime auto lender, optimizing the business significantly and increasing and diversifying the dealer customer base.

"Doug's long tenure at Ally and expertise in auto finance is extraordinarily well respected both inside and outside of Ally. I know he will ensure a seamless transition as the Board continues working with a leading search firm to identify the next permanent CEO," said Franklin W. Hobbs, Ally's Chairman of the Board.

Brown announced in October 2023 plans to step down as CEO of Ally Financial in early 2024.

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About Ally Financial

Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a financial services company with the nation's largest all-digital bank and an industry-leading auto financing business, driven by a mission to "Do It Right" and be a relentless ally for customers and communities. The company serves more than 11 million customers through a full range of online banking services (including deposits, mortgage, point-of-sale personal lending, and credit card products) and securities brokerage and investment advisory services. The company also includes a robust corporate finance business that offers capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies, as well as auto financing and insurance offerings. For more information, please visit www.ally.com and follow @allyfinancial.

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Contacts:
Sean Leary
Ally Investor Relations  
704-444-4830
sean.leary@ally.com

Peter Gilchrist
Ally Communications (Media)
704-644-6299
peter.gilchrist@ally.com

 

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FAQ

Who is the new interim CEO of Ally Financial Inc.?

Douglas Timmerman, president of dealer financial services, will become the company's interim CEO on Feb. 1, 2024.

When will the current CEO, Jeffrey J. Brown, step down?

Jeffrey J. Brown will step down as CEO of Ally Financial on January 31, 2024.

How long has Douglas Timmerman been at Ally Financial?

Douglas Timmerman has over 30 years of experience at Ally Financial.

What is the ticker symbol for Ally Financial Inc.?

The ticker symbol for Ally Financial Inc. is ALLY.

What was Douglas Timmerman's previous role at Ally Financial?

Douglas Timmerman was the president of dealer financial services at Ally Financial before being appointed as the interim CEO.

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ally financial inc. (nyse: ally) is a leading digital financial services company and a top 25 u.s. financial holding company offering financial products for consumers, businesses, automotive dealers and corporate clients. ally's legacy dates back to 1919, and the company was redesigned in 2009 with a distinctive brand, innovative approach and relentless focus on its customers. ally has an award-winning online bank (ally bank, member fdic), one of the largest full service auto finance operations in the country, a complementary auto-focused insurance business, a growing wealth management and brokerage platform, and a trusted corporate finance business offering capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies. we extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, mi