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Paul Kerwin

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Board Member at Westlake Financial & Nowlake Technology
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

As EVP & CFO of Westlake Financial since 2004, Paul Kerwin has driven significant financial growth. This University of San Diego graduate and inactive CPA oversees finance, technology, legal, and operations. He began his career at KPMG before joining Westlake in 2002, playing a pivotal role in its expansion.

Pauls interests remain closely tied to his professional world, including his alma mater, the University of San Diego, and innovative companies within the auto-tech and finance sectors. This indicates a deep and personal passion for his field, extending beyond his primary role at Westlake.

He has served as Westlakes CFO for over two decades, guiding its growth into a multi-billion dollar enterprise.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Priorities

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Auto Finance
As a long-tenured CFO in auto finance, he has deep expertise in sub-prime lending, credit facilities, and asset-backed securitization.
Capital Markets
A primary responsibility in his role involves overseeing Westlake's treasury and capital markets platform, which he grew to over $1.5 billion in capacity.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Board Member
Westlake Financial & Nowlake Technology
7-2002 - 6-2025
Chief Financial Officer
Westlake Financial
1999 - 2002
Senior Accountant
KPMG
In the press

Media appearances

2017 CFO Awards Finalist: Paul Kerwin, Westlake Financial Services. Featured in LA Business Journal
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Paul Kerwin – Chief Financial Officer. Featured in Westlake Financial Services (Corporate Executive Bio)
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Education
1995 - 1999
BS
University of San Diego
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