FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHICAGO (July 5, 2011) – Fred Lee has been promoted to Senior Director of Information Technology of Chicago-based Enova Financial, leading the internet financial service company’s technology team and mapping long-term strategy.
“Fred has played a critical role in our success helping to build and manage the technology platform necessary to meet our global customers’ request for accessible and convenient lending,” says Tim Ho, president of the Enova Financial. “His leadership will help us meet the opportunities ahead and build an increasingly competent technology team here in Chicago.”
Through its online lending business CashNetUSA, Enova provides reliable, real-time financial options for everyday, hard-working people facing immediate cash demands. The Chicago-based online subsidiary of Cash America International, Inc. (NYSE: CSH) employs 825+ team members and has served more than 1.6 million customers in the U.S., United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.
Lee, 37, joined Enova in 2008 to serve as Senior Development Manager. His most recent role included heading up a product development team where he was responsible for determining functional requirements and implementation specifications.
Prior to joining Enova, Lee served as Director of Web Strategy at Vail Systems, developing web-based services and products to create new revenue opportunities. Previously, Lee served as Digital Development Manager at the Indianapolis Star.
Lee received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law.
About Enova Financial
Enova Financial and its businesses were built on the premise of providing convenient and reliable services by using the most innovative technology available. Supported by a proprietary credit model, extensive marketing relationships and state-of-the-art technology, Enova Financial has the unique tools to meet individualized customer needs.
The Enova Financial family of companies began in 2004 as a Chicago start-up operation. In 2006, the online business was acquired by Cash America International, providing Enova Financial with the resources to expand its customer base and offer products to consumers in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. For more information, visit www.enovafinancial.com.
For more information, contact Susan Weiss, Dixon|James Communications, 847.940.8202, [email protected].
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