Executive Changes: Encore Capital Adds Financial Services Veterans to Leadership Team

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECPG), a leader in distressed consumer debt buying and recovery, announced Friday the hiring of Steve Gonabe as Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Brian Enneking as Vice President, Consumer Marketing.

Gonabe joins Encore Capital after 34 years at HSBC North America where he led HR management programs for the company’s 50,000 employees.  At Encore Capital he will be responsible for human resources globally, including talent acquisition and management, total rewards, and developing and implementing a wide range of HR initiatives that align with Encore Capital’s business objectives.

While at HSBC his accomplishments included providing broader employee benefit choices, spearheading efforts for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified workspaces, and leading a successful international employee rotation program.  While serving as national director of human services for Household International Credit Card Services, Gonabe helped grow the business exponentially over the course of five years.