Industry veteran brings transformational credit experience from multi-billion dollar automotive and powersports financing platforms
DigniFi, the FinTech company helping people access affordable financing for auto repairs, has welcomed Andrew Hill as its new Chief Credit Risk Officer. With more than 15 years of experience in consumer lending and AI-powered underwriting, Hill has a track record of blending risk discipline with growth — something that aligns closely with DigniFi’s mission to make vehicle service and repairs more accessible.
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At his previous role with Octane Lending, Hill spearheaded a transformation that grew annual originations fivefold to $1.2 billion while cutting losses nearly in half. He’s also overseen more than $2 billion in loan securitizations, earning AAA ratings and building partnerships with top-tier banks. What makes his approach unique is the combination of his analytical background a Master’s in Astronomy & Astrophysics from the University of Chicago with hands-on expertise in scaling lending operations across automotive and powersports.
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For DigniFi, his arrival comes at a pivotal time. “Andrew’s proven ability to grow consumer lending while managing risk is exactly what we need as we expand,” said Neeraj Mehta, Chief Excutive Officer of DigniFi. “His track record shows how disciplined growth can open access to repairs, warranties, and maintenance for more consumers.”
Hill himself sees DigniFi’s tech-forward model as a chance to make a real difference. “This is a massive opportunity to support underbanked consumers while building a sustainable business,” he said. Raised on a farm in Indiana before stepping into the world of advanced science and finance, Hill brings both grounded perspective and innovative thinking to the role.
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Based in New York, he will report directly to CEO Neeraj Mehta as DigniFi continues to scale its platform and strengthen its leadership team.
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