Webster Bank today announced that Jeffery Wacker has joined the bank’s Asset Based Lending division as Managing Director of Large Corporate Asset Based Lending (ABL) Originations. In his role, Wacker will have geographic coverage responsibility for the entire United States market, focusing on the market for syndicated, large corporate ABL senior secured credit facilities.

As the automotive industry moves toward electrification, lenders face an uncertain path forward. The successful transition to EVs will require substantial investment at all levels, from charging technology and coverage to dealership infrastructure. As the effect on total cost of ownership unfolds, the residual value models that underpin the entire industry will need to be redefined, impacting financing and leasing. Lenders to the mobility sector should be prepared for further disruption which will provide either opportunities or create credit challenges as companies navigate this dynamic landscape.