Auto Finance News is pleased to welcome Susan Sheffield, president and chief executive of GM Financial, to join a fireside chat at Auto Finance Summit 2025, taking place Oct. 15-17 at the Bellagio Las Vegas.
View the full event agenda here.

Susan Sheffield
Sheffield, who ascended to her position at the captive in April, has served in leadership positions at GM Financial for more than two decades, most recently as chief financial officer since April 2018. Her tenure also includes positions in corporate and commercial banking at JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo.
The fireside chat at the summit will include discussions around:
- GM Financial’s focus for the upcoming year;
- The current state of the market; and
- Best practices for lenders in 2026.
GM Financial’s originations rose 15.1% year over year in the first quarter to $14.5 billion, while outstandings increased 5.7% YoY to $109.2 billion, according to the company’s earnings release.
The captive was the second-largest auto lender by outstandings at yearend 2024 with a portfolio of $99 billion, according to the latest Big Wheels Rankings data.
General Motors sold 693,000 vehicles in the United States in Q1, up 16.7% YoY, according to the manufacturer’s earnings release.
Auto Finance Summit 2025 provides intimate networking opportunities with peers and a chance to dive into topics such as macroeconomic trends, digital opportunities, strategic underwriting, subprime financing and capital markets. Industry leaders will also offer their thoughts on industry challenges, the future of auto finance, and strategies for navigating uncertain times.
Learn more about Auto Finance Summit 2025 and register for the event here.