Aakash Kaushik is a seasoned professional in the automotive finance and insurance sector, currently serving as a Business Manager at Eagers Automotive Limited since August 2023. Prior to this role, Aakash worked with Westpac as a Hardship & Collections Consultant and at Plenti as a Senior Settlement Officer and Subject Matter Expert, contributing to innovative lending solutions. Aakash's diverse experience includes positions in residential settlements at Lendi Group and consumer credit analysis at Glass Financial, in addition to academic contributions as a Unit Representative at Macquarie University. Aakash holds a Master of Banking and Finance from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University, alongside ongoing studies in corporate law and finance at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and the Real Estate Academy Australia.