The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) has announced that Kevin Cullum, president of Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation, will assume the role of chair of its board of directors for the 2025-26 term. This announcement was made on AFSA's website.
Cullum is set to take over from outgoing Chair Dan Walters at AFSA’s Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. His appointment highlights his extensive leadership experience in the auto-finance sector and reflects AFSA’s confidence in his ability to steer industry priorities amid ongoing regulatory and market changes.
According to AFSA, Cullum has been serving as President of Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation since August 2017. In this capacity, he oversees the organization’s daily operations, strategic planning, and financial-services performance across the U.S. market. His responsibilities include guiding credit, servicing, and dealer-network support functions integral to Nissan’s retail-finance ecosystem.
Before leading NMAC, Cullum accumulated over three decades of experience in automotive finance. This includes sixteen years at Ford Motor Credit and senior roles within Nissan’s finance divisions such as Extended Services, Remarketing, and Commercial Credit Services. He also served as President of Nissan Canada Financial Services—a career path that demonstrates a steadily expanding leadership scope and industry expertise.
Founded in 1916, the American Financial Services Association represents U.S. consumer credit providers. It advocates for borrower access, regulatory clarity, and responsible lending practices. AFSA supports member companies through federal and state policy engagement, industry research, and professional development resources to help members navigate evolving regulatory and market conditions.