William F. Jones, Jr. was appointed Chief Operating Officer – Chrysler Financial in July 2007. Prior to this position, he was Vice President – Chrysler Financial for DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas. He reports directly to Paul Knauss, President and Chief Executive Officer for Chrysler Financial.
In his current position, Jones is responsible for directing the activities for risk management, operations, dealer credit and customer service and collections.
Jones joined the company as a Corporate Analyst in 1981.
His work and academic background includes:
- Chief Operating Officer – Chrysler Financial, July 2007
- Vice President – Chrysler Financial, 2004
- President and Chief Executive Officer – DaimlerChrysler Insurance Company, 2004
- Vice President -- Corporate Financial Control, 2000
- Vice President -- Manufacturing Operations Finance, 1999
- Director -- Finance -- Europe, 1998
- Director -- Business Operations - Europe, 1995
- Manager -- Pricing and Market Cost Analysis, 1992
- Manager -- Profit Budget and Forecast, 1990
- Administrative Executive -- Chrysler Technologies, 1989
- Supervisor -- Forecasting and Analysis, 1985
- Forward Model Specialist A, 1985
- Contract Analyst, 1982
- Corporate Analyst A for DaimlerChrysler Corporation, 1981
- Financial Analyst, W.R. Grace and Company, 1980
- Management Consultant, Metropolitan Life, 1973
- M.B.A., Columbia University, 1981
- B.A., Psych-General, Columbia University, 1973
In addition, Jones worked as Director – Corporate Financial Analysis for Nissan Motors Corporation from April 1991 to December 1992.