PRA Group Careers CEO and leadership

Tiku directs PRA’s acquisition of non-performing consumer loans from leading banks and financial institutions across Europe, as well as all customer operations in Europe. He served as chief operating officer for PRA Group Europe from 2014 until being named CEO of PRA Group Europe in January 2016. He joined PRA in 2014 from Aktiv Kapital, where he was group chief operating officer since 2008. Before joining Aktiv, Tiku was managing director, UK & Ireland, for Experian. He previously served as managing director for Barclays Premier Banking, and chief operating officer for Barclays Medium Business and Agriculture Banking. His prior roles include various leadership positions with Kingfisher plc (including finance director, eKingfisher and head of brand and strategic marketing, Woolworths) and Redland PLC. He has a master’s degree in mathematics from The Queen’s College, Oxford University, studied the Programme for Management Development at Harvard, and is a qualified accountant.

Kevin Stevenson is a Pres/CEO/Co-Founder at PRA GROUP INC and Board Member at PRA GROUP INC and is based in Worthington, Ohio. He has worked as Mgr Financial Control HRSC at Household Finance, President/Exec VP/CFO/CAO at PRA GROUP INC, and Controller at Household Bank. Kevin works or has worked as BOARD MEMBER at Greater Norfolk Corporatio and BOARD MEMBER at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. He studied at The Ohio State University between 1982 and 1986.

Chris Burroughs is a CTO at PRA GROUP INC and Adjunct Instructor at VCU Fast Track Masters of Information Systems and is based in Norfolk, Virginia. He has worked as Director, Desktop and Voice Services at Circuit City; VP IT Infrastructure Americas Region at Allianz Partners; and Owner at Edge Tech Solutions. Chris attended Richmond until 1991 and Virginia Tech.

Technology risk executive with numerous career accomplishments planning, organizing, and directing cyber and information security-related efforts that minimize risk and strengthen IT infrastructure. Portfolio and program management experience overseeing and aligning multiple technology initiatives towards common business and technology goals and outcomes. Confident communicator and team leader, managing and motivating senior leaders from business and IT. Capable risk manager that has led assessments and analyses that demonstrate information security capabilities and provide opportunities to improve and enhance systems.

Senior Data Science Executive with 25 years experience within the financial services, telecommunications, publishing and pharmaceutical industries. Extensive expertise in machine learning, predictive analytics, consumer segmentation, model risk management, data strategy/acquisition, data governance, and product development. Unique ability to create impactful data, analytics and talent strategies and to successfully execute upon them to drive sustained business results.

Deborah Cassidy is a senior technology executive with deep experience in managing and leading large IT organizations and initiatives. Her career reflects notable accomplishments in digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud strategy and IT best practices. Deborah brings credible experience across multiple disciplines including process optimization, business partnering, strategic planning, and cultural change. She also brings corporate governance experience through her work on multiple non-profit boards.

Business Leader, Culture Advocate, Consultant and HR Strategic Partner invested in winning and lifting team engagement and performance. Catalyst for improved business and leadership team performance. People and Organizational Effectiveness Leader creating innovative human capital solutions and targeted people practices that result in change and drive business results. Deeply trusted advisor and collaborative partner significantly skilled at developing talent and leading high performing HR and business leadership teams. Integrator of systems, services, and processes for efficient and effective results.

• Human Capital Consultant: translate and connect business strategies with HR services and ensure quality, effective, and connected programs and support.

• Business and Talent Transformation: design structure and talent models yielding improved results.

• Career Coach & Mentor providing guidance on job search strategies and creation of professional development/career plans.

• Executive & Performance Coach for accomplished leaders, advising on personal and team effectiveness, career advancement, and professional development plans.

• HR Services Integration and Delivery: Stay abreast of business strategy, connect and coordinate HR services and tools, and align support to achieve business objectives.

• Talent / Leadership Development and Succession Planning: create robust and realistic plans for building skills, preparing talent, and advancing careers.

• Risk Management: achieve balance of opportunity, rewards and risk in business strategies.

• Collaborator, Confidant, and Trusted Advisor: thought partner and coach to executives, connector of stakeholders, and advocate for enriching dynamics and synergy of leadership teams.

Current Certifications: SPHR, SHRM-SCP, ATD Coaching Certificate, DDI Leadership 360, PDI Profiler

I am an entrepreneurial, dynamic and highly motivated leader with experience across Consulting, Insurance and Banking. I build high performing teams to drive growth by delivering excellent customer and intermediary experiences through scalable, resilient and efficient operations.

Kevin Stevenson is a Pres/CEO/Co-Founder at PRA GROUP INC and Board Member at PRA GROUP INC and is based in Worthington, Ohio. He has worked as Mgr Financial Control HRSC at Household Finance, President/Exec VP/CFO/CAO at PRA GROUP INC, and Controller at Household Bank. Kevin works or has worked as BOARD MEMBER at Greater Norfolk Corporatio and BOARD MEMBER at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. He studied at The Ohio State University between 1982 and 1986.