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Yamaha Motor Finance USA Appoints Kevin Duck President
Yamaha Motor Finance Corp., USA (YMFUS) has appointed Kevin Duck its President, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Duck brings more than two decades of experience in financial services and captive finance organizations, with proficiencies in credit risk management, portfolio strategy, analytics, and organizational leadership. He has been successful in building scalable credit platforms, strengthening risk governance, and supporting profitable growth across complex consumer finance portfolios.
Previously, Duck served as chief risk and strategy officer for YMFUS, where he was responsible for establishing the company’s credit risk management framework, underwriting policies, pricing strategies, and portfolio analytics. In this role, he also led enterprise-level strategic initiatives supporting operational efficiency, product innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
Before joining Yamaha, Duck held senior leadership roles at CarMax Auto Finance, serving as vice president and chief credit officer, where he oversaw credit risk, analytics, portfolio forecasting, and investor-facing securitization activities.
“I am honored to step into the role of president at Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA,” says Duck. “YMFUS has established a strong foundation supporting Yamaha dealers and customers nationwide. I look forward to continuing to work with our talented team to continue expanding our capabilities, strengthening partnerships, and delivering long-term value across the Yamaha ecosystem.”
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