Ed White, president and CEO of White Clarke Group, was awarded the International Auto Finance Network Personality of the Year award from Tarun Mistry, partner, Grant Thornton, and IAFN awards chairman.

White was praised by the judges for bringing innovation and insight to the financial and automotive sectors and for “decades of investment in innovation and IT talent.” White said his future plans were best described as “keep calm and carry on.”

In addition to White’s award, White Clarke Group was also awarded Best Point of Sale Product or Service Innovation – Motor Finance. The judges said of White Clarke Group’s CALMS system that its “best-in-class usability shows the way forward for customer portals. By clearly recognizing the digital demands of the typical customer, CALMS delivers an automated, innovative digital experience using the latest technology.”

Edward Peck, CEO of Asset Finance International, said, “The high level of interest the IAFN awards generated and the quality of the shortlists shows how much our industry appreciates a public accolade to those who are constantly innovating to stay on top of the game. With the support of Tarun Mistry, awards Chairman, and Partner at Grant Thornton, the awards were audited to ensure that they were fair and independent. I would like to congratulate all our awards winners, and thank our judges for their thorough analysis.”