Carwow appoints Jeremiah Crider as new finance chief

Online car buying website Carwow has appointed Jeremiah Crider as its new chief financial officer to lead the charge in driving financial excellence and establishing solid operational foundations as the company scales rapidly. 

Based in London and reporting directly to CEO John Veichmanis, Crider joins Carwow from Securitas, where he served as European CFO, overseeing a team of 200 finance professionals across the continent.

Prior to his role at Securitas, he spent three years at Deliveroo, most recently as VP of finance for the marketplace and  technology functions, where he helped drive the company's growth leading up to and following its listing on the London Stock Exchange. Earlier in his career, Crider spent 14 years with US retail giant Walmart.

This strategic appointment comes on the heels of a $52 million investment in Carwow during the second half of 2024, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, alongside existing institutional investors Accel, Balderton, Episode 1, and Vitruvian Partners.

This funding is already accelerating Carwow’s expansion in the UK and internationally, with the company’s revenues growing by 55 per cent in H2 2024 and nearly £1.8 billion worth of cars listed in its daily online auctions throughout the year.

Crider said: “I’m thrilled to join Carwow Group at such an exciting time. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with talented teams across Europe, and I’m eager to help drive the next phase of growth in the UK, Germany, and Spain, alongside the Carwow executive team.”

John Veichmanis, CEO of Carwow Group, added: “Jeremiah’s proven experience in managing financial operations for large-scale, dynamic businesses makes him an invaluable addition to the team. His leadership will be crucial as we continue to strengthen our position as the premier online destination for car purchasing and selling. I look forward to working with him as we advance our vision.”