Sean E. Quinn
CREDIT ACCEPTANCEAbout Sean E. Quinn
Sean E. Quinn (age 45) is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cimpress plc and an independent director of Credit Acceptance Corporation. He joined the CACC board in October 2023, serves on the Compensation and Audit Committees, and was designated Audit Committee Chair effective January 22, 2025; the Board also identifies him as an “audit committee financial expert.” Quinn’s background includes over a decade in public accounting as a certified public accountant with KPMG LLP and extensive oversight of finance, legal, communications, procurement, and human resources at Cimpress .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimpress plc | Chief Financial Officer | Oct 2015–present | Leads finance, investor relations, FP&A, tax, treasury, accounting, internal audit; oversees legal, communications, procurement, HR |
| Cimpress plc | Progressive finance roles pre-CFO | 2009–2015 | Instrumental in scaling financial infrastructure, capital structure, M&A execution |
| KPMG LLP | Certified Public Accountant | 2001–2009 | Audit/accounting expertise |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimpress plc | EVP & CFO | Oct 2015–present | Public company CFO; extensive functional oversight |
Board Governance
- Committees: Compensation Committee member; Audit Committee Chair effective January 22, 2025; Audit Committee responsibilities include oversight of financial reporting integrity, internal controls, auditors, disclosure controls, whistleblower procedures, related-party approvals, and acting as QLCC .
- Independence: Board determined Quinn (and all non-employee directors) meet Nasdaq independence standards; Audit Committee members meet SEC/Nasdaq audit independence .
- Attendance and engagement: Board held six meetings in 2024; Quinn attended Board and committee meetings but did not attend the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders (attendance exceptions noted for Hegde and Quinn at the annual meeting) .
| Governance Item | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Board meetings held | 6 | — |
| Annual meeting attendance (Quinn) | Did not attend | — |
| Director election support (votes FOR / WITHHELD) | 6,964,871 / 15,251 | 5,937,752 / 69,148 |
| Say‑on‑pay approval (company-wide) | 6,867,145 FOR; 109,552 AGAINST; 3,425 ABSTAIN | 5,864,978 FOR; 139,529 AGAINST; 2,393 ABSTAIN |
Fixed Compensation
| Component | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer (policy) | $100,000 (effective July 1, 2023) | $100,000 |
| Fees earned (Quinn) | $17,935 (prorated after Oct 27 appointment) | $100,000 |
| Annual director RSU grant (policy) | $200,000 value (3-year vest, first anniversary start) | $200,000 value (3-year vest, first anniversary start) |
| Equity awards (Quinn) | $135,133 grant‑date fair value (334 RSUs, Oct 27, 2023) | $199,978 grant‑date fair value (442 RSUs, Sep 4, 2024) |
| Total director comp (Quinn) | $153,068 | $299,978 |
Performance Compensation
Director equity is service-based RSUs; no performance metrics disclosed for Quinn’s director awards. RSU vesting begins on the first anniversary of grant and vests in equal annual installments over three years.
| RSU Grant (Quinn) | Grant Date | Shares | Grant-Date Fair Value | Vesting Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual director RSU | Oct 27, 2023 | 334 | $135,133 | 3-year, equal annual installments starting first anniversary |
| Annual director RSU | Sep 4, 2024 | 442 | $199,978 | 3-year, equal annual installments starting first anniversary |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Committee Positions Elsewhere | Interlock/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimpress plc | EVP & CFO (not a director per CACC proxy) | — | Board network tie: CACC director Scott J. Vassalluzzo is also a director of Cimpress plc; not a disclosed related-party transaction with CACC . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Audit/finance expertise: CPA background (KPMG), Board-designated audit committee financial expert .
- Public company CFO leadership: Broad finance and corporate function oversight at Cimpress .
- Committee experience: Compensation and Audit Committee member; Audit Chair in 2025 .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (shares) | — (none reported as of Apr 8, 2024) | 112 shares (as of Apr 8, 2025), <1% of outstanding |
| Unvested director RSUs (as of year-end) | 334 RSUs (granted Oct 27, 2023; unvested count at 12/31/2024 reflected below) | 664 unvested RSUs (as of Dec 31, 2024) |
| Hedging/pledging | Hedging prohibited for directors under insider trading policy | Hedging prohibited |
| Section 16 compliance | All directors/officers in compliance for 2024 (one late Form 4 for Ms. Rummler, not Quinn) | — |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent director with significant CFO experience; designated audit committee financial expert and now Audit Chair, reinforcing board oversight of financial reporting, internal controls, and related‑party reviews . Strong shareholder support for his election (withheld votes de minimis) and company say‑on‑pay outcomes ~97–98% approval, indicating broad investor confidence .
- Alignment and incentives: Receives standard non‑employee director mix ($100k cash retainer + ~$200k RSUs annually) with multi‑year vesting, supporting longer-term alignment; unvested RSUs outstanding provide continuing equity exposure .
- Engagement watch‑points: Did not attend the 2024 annual shareholder meeting, which is a minor engagement flag despite full committee participation otherwise .
- Ownership: Direct beneficial ownership is modest (112 shares, <1%), though ongoing RSU vesting increases alignment over time; hedging is prohibited, reducing misalignment risk .
- Conflicts: No related‑party transactions disclosed involving Quinn; Audit Committee reviews any such transactions by policy. A network tie exists via Cimpress (where Quinn is CFO and another CACC director serves as a director), but no CACC-related dealings are disclosed; low conflict risk based on disclosures .