Interpath appoints new Debt Advisory Director

Interpath Advisory has announced that it has appointed Ben Smith as a director in its growing debt advisory team.

Smith joins Interpath Advisory from Bibby Financial Services (BFS), where he led BFS’ corporate sales team to deliver a range of asset-based lending solutions through its intermediary network to UK SMEs.

Smith joins Interpath’s debt ddvisory team, led by managing director John Miesner. The team advises organisations large and small throughout all stages of their fundraising journey – from refinancing existing facilities at maturity, through to funding initiatives that fuel organic growth or raising capital to support acquisitions, as well as advising those businesses that may need to navigate liquidity issues or challenging conversations with their lenders.

John Miesner, Head of Debt Advisory at Interpath, said “The ever-growing diversity of debt providers, buoyancy of M&A markets, the evolution of ESG-focussed financings and of course, the fallout from the pandemic is driving an ever greater need for companies to seek timely and objective advice on navigating the options available to them.”

“Ben brings a wealth of experience and know-how to the Interpath team, and has a fantastic track record of advising fast-growing, ambitious SMEs on their funding options. We’re absolutely delighted to have him on board as we seek to build and grow our Debt Advisory capability.”