IGF Executive Director announces retirement

4th April 2025 Appointments |

Asset Based Lending (ABL) and commercial lending specialist IGF has announced that it’s Executive Director, John Onslow has announced his steps into retirement after nine years of leadership. Since founding IGF in its current guise, Onslow has been instrumental in driving the business forward. Under his leadership, IGF has grown its lending portfolio from approximately…

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Redwood Bank appoints new CFO

3rd April 2025 Appointments | #appointment

Redwood Bank has announced it has appointed Sergio Cruz as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Cruz joined Redwood in 2018 as Head of Risk, before moving to Director of Risk, Director of Treasury, Chief Treasury and Strategy Officer and ALM, before becoming Deputy CFO. He had previously worked at PWC, One Savings Bank and Amicus Finance.…

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eCapital appoints Chief Operating Officer 

26th March 2025 Appointments |

Cashflow finance provider eCapital Commercial Finance (eCapital) has appointed Lisa Cleaver as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In her role as COO, Cleaver will focus on driving operational efficiency throughout the business while ensuring eCapital’s strategic vision translates effectively into execution. David Tilling, CEO at eCapital, said “Lisa’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to building a strong…

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CICM announces new Head of Professional Development appointment

20th March 2025 Appointments |

The Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has announced that it has appointed Debbie Nolan as Head of Professional Development.   Nolan joins to focus on continuing to shape the CICM’s professional development programme, supporting individuals and organisations in enhancing their credit and collections skills. She brings extensive industry experience to the role and has a…

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Close Brothers appoints Commercial Director

18th March 2025 Appointments |

Close Brothers Premium Finance (CBPF) has announced announced the appointment of a new Commercial Director Colin Wallace move from his role of Sales Director Personal Lines, to take up the newly created role of Commercial Director. In his new position, Wallace will lead the businesses’ commercial activities, oversee the ongoing development of product, brand, and…

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Metro Bank makes Commercial Lending Director appointments

11th March 2025 Appointments |

Metro Bank has announced that it has appointed Paul Gaynor and Louise Molloy as Commercial Lending Directors within the North-West region. Gaynor has 36 years of banking experience and has spent the last two decades working in Corporate and Commercial lending, most recently at NatWest. Gaynor’s new role at Metro Bank will see him based…

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Cynergy Bank bolsters executive team with two senior appointments

11th February 2025 Appointments |

Cynergy Bank has bolstered its executive team with two senior executive appointments aith Stefano Combi appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Paul Street appointed as Chief Risk Officer. Combhas over 27 years of Financial Services experience having advised Banks across the UK, Europe and globally on M&A, ECM and DCM transactions. He previously was a…

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Recognise Bank appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

29th January 2025 Appointments | #appointments

Recognise Bank has announced it has appointed Caroline Luxmore as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Luxmore will lead the Bank’s lending and savings teams with the aim of growing the Bank’s balance sheet by diversifying its offering to create a sustainable platform on which to grow the business. Luxmore has over 25 years’ experience in…

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Time Finance appoints Head of Risk

23rd January 2025 Appointments |

Time Finance has announced the appointment of Greg Hussey as Head of Risk in its Invoice Finance division. Hussey joins with over 30 years of experience, most recently as a consultant working with a niche invoice financier, as well as Head of Risk at Santago Financial Solutions and Managing Director at Calverton Finance. He has held…

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Controlaccount appoints Brand Ambassador

Debt recovery and outsourcing agency, Controlaccount has announced the appointment of Neil Jinks, a key figure in the credit management industry, as its Brand Ambassador. Controlaccount says that this strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to raise awareness of their values of integrity and professionalism, as well as extend its reach…

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Flint Bishop makes trio of Debt Services senior appointments

10th January 2025 Appointments | #appointments

Law firm Flint Bishop has announced three senior leadership appointments within its Debt Services division. Andrew Mitchell joins as Head of Operations, bringing over 25 years of experience in debt management within the utilities industry. Most recently, Mitchell served as Strategic Review & Debt Lead at E.ON UK, where his strategic foresight and process innovations…

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Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance appoints new MD

9th January 2025 Appointments |

Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance the asset-based lending (ABL) arm of Secure Trust Bank, has announced the promotion of James Hodkinson to Managing Director (MD) following the retirement of John Bevan. Hodkinson began his career at the Royal Bank of Scotland, where he undertook a variety of leadership and strategy roles within the invoice finance…

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NACFB appoints two board directors

7th January 2025 Appointments |

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has appointed two broker members to its board as Non-Executive Directors. Tom Perkins, Director and Co-Founder of Charles & Dean, and Evette Orams, Managing Director of Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions, have joined the NACFB board. NACFB CEO Jim Higginbotham said “Having individuals of Evette’s and Tom’s calibre join…

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