Graydon launches in Ireland

31st January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Graydon, a provider of business data, insights, analytics and data-solutions has announced that the business is to launch in Ireland. Graydon has appointed Jonathan Cushley to spearhead its strategic growth in Ireland, where he will be focused primarily on Graydon’s innovative new onboarding platform, an AI-based, turnkey solution that simplifies credit, fraud and compliance processes…

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Haydock Finance appoints new CEO

29th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Haydock Finance has announced the appointment of John Jenkins as Chief Executive Officer Jenkins brings with him over 30 years of experience in finance, having held very senior positions within a number of industry-leading companies including Lloyds TSB, GE Capital & Amicus Finance plc. Jon Wilkinson, Chairman of Haydock Finance, said: “The Board carried out a…

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Henry Howard Finance appoints Analytics Manager

21st January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Henry Howard Finance Group (HHF) has appointed a new Analytics Manager, to help support the independent funder’s continued growth. Rachel Davies will drive the development of data processes within the company, with a particular focus on reporting and business insight. Davies joins the business from Which? where she held the role of Lead Analyst, where…

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Shawbrook appoints Commercial Mortgage MD

16th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Shawbrook Bank has announced it has appointed John Eastgate as its Managing Director (MD) for its commercial mortgage business. Eastgate will join the specialist lender in the summer. He is currently Sales and Marketing Director at One Savings Bank and has been at the lender for more than six years. He will bring nearly 30…

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Bibby Financial Services appoint South West BDM

16th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Sue Pengelly as Business Development Manager (BDM), South West of England, as it looks to expand its support for small and medium-sized businesses in the region. In her new role, Sue will primarily focus on securing new business opportunities for BFS, with a focus on Devon, Cornwall and Somerset,…

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CVR Global appoints two new Partners

15th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

CVR Global has announced two new senior promotions. CVR Global’s Robert Starkins and Bai Cham have both been promoted to Partners after helping to drive annual turnover and expand the firm’s offerings in existing and new regions. Starkins’ decade-long experience in international asset tracing, fraud investigation and recovery has seen him involved in a number…

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IGF makes sales team appointments

15th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Independent Growth Finance (IGF) has announced two appointments in its asset-based lending Sales team. Nigel Hibbert joins as ABL director to strengthens IGF’s presence in the South East. Hibbert has 17 years’ experience working in asset-based lending and invoice finance. Hibbert will be responsible for strengthening relationships in the South East with a focus on asset-based…

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CVR Global appoints Clarkson

14th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

CVR Global LLP has announced that it has appointed Brendan Clarkson from Moore Stephens where he was Head of Creditor Services. During his eight-year tenure, Clarkson quickly built an enviable reputation whereby he would be typically handling well over 50 insolvency assignments per annum. With more than 20 years’ experience working with trade creditors, government…

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Digitalisation set to impact on hiring decisions in 2019

14th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Analysts, accountants and digital marketing specialists top a list of in-demand roles in 2019, as employers focus on navigating an increasingly digitalised business landscape and a shortage of key skills among the UK workforce, reveals Robert Half UK. According to Robert Half’s 2019 Salary Guide, more than half of CEOs (53%) admit finding candidates with data analysis…

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Hampshire Trust Bank makes new appointments for Asset Finance relaunch

10th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the relaunch of its Asset Finance division as Specialist Business Finance. The division has launched a new specialist business line, Structured Asset Finance, to complement the existing core offering which will remain unchanged. The new structure comprises broker asset finance, wholesale lending and a series of specialist business lines, the…

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New credit & collections industry careers site launches

10th January 2019 Arrears and Recoveries |

A new industry careers site for the credit industry and collections industry has been launched by Credit Connect Media. The website is a careers platform which aims to connect the UK’s top credit and collections industry talent with the best career options. Credit-connection.co.uk is an industry careers website sharing the latest job vacancies and a training course…

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Hope Capital appoints Managing Director

7th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Bridging lender Hope Capital has appointed its first Managing Director. Gary Bailey, formerly Sales Director of Together. He joins Hope Capital today, 7th January, to help expand and grow the company. Hope Capital has grown rapidly, having doubled its lending in the past year, increased its staff numbers by 40% and expanded into much larger…

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RSM appoints new Director

4th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

RSM has announced the appointment of Mike Gahir as a director in its Birmingham office. Gahir will be tasked with building RSM’s debt advisory practice across the Midlands. He will also have a specific responsibility for business development through building relationships with corporates and intermediaries across the region. Gahir joins RSM from Santander UK Corporate…

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