In this episode of The BIGCast C-Suite Edition, John Janclaes speaks with Tony Boutelle, CEO of CUDirect to speak about the leader’s journey, the necessity for dedicated innovation, and the best ways to prepare for inevitable disruptions in the lending landscape.  

In this episode: 

• Learn about Tony’s professional leadership journey that started with a unexpected job at the Colorado Credit Union League and led him to the forefront of the auto loan industry at the helm of CUDirect.  
• Tony details the many initiatives CUDirect is currently focusing on. 
• Learn more about the CUDirect Irvine Innovation Lab and why CUDirect created a dedicated and separate space for innovation and collaboration.  
• How autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles and the sharing economy will change the lending landscape, when to expect change in the market, and how to prepare. 

Tony’s advice for young leaders and the need to show up as a problem solver