Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Top Service has announced that it has appointed Philip King FCICM as a Non-Executive Director at Top Service. King brings a wealth of experience in the credit management industry. After starting his career in the construction sector, King spent 14 years as Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management, and 18 months as…
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Invoice finance provider, Optimum Finance has announced that is has promoted Paul Green to Senior Regional Director. Green will be supporting Optimums’ National Head of Sales, Iain Hendry, in both guiding and helping to further grow Optimums’ sales team. Whilst this is a national role, Green based near Leeds, will continue to have a particular…
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Invoice Finance specialist, Optimum Finance, has announced it has appointed Jessica Okonoboh as its latest Relationship Manager. Okonoboh joins the team with prior experience in Invoice Finance and the wider financial services sector, holding particular skills in client services, credit management and business development. Ant Persse, CEO of Optimum, said “Optimum exists to support our…
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Cerberus Receivables Management (CRM) has announced that it has appointed Sam Mather as its new Head of Compliance to help better manage its information security strategy. Mather has been an experienced independent ISO consultant for many years and has moved from working one day a week for CRM to being full-time in the first-ever in-house compliance…
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Global credit information and risk management provider, Creditinfo has announced the appointment of John Cannon as its Global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Cannon has over 25 years of experience in finance and credit bureaus, he will spearhead the strategy and execution behind Creditinfo’s solutions and products for all 30 of its credit bureaus, which are…
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Revenue based finance lender, 365 Finance has announced that it has appointed Warren Abbey as its new Chief Executive Officer. Abbey joined 365 Finance in 2023 as Chief Commercial Officer and has been instrumental in driving commercial success, achieving a 42% year-on-year increase in business. Abbey is a Chartered Accountant who started his financial career…
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Lloyds Bank Business & Commercial Banking has announced it has appointed Linda Weston as Head of Commercial Cards. Weston will start the role in June, Linda will be based in London and report into Chris Loring, Managing Director, Lending & Working Capital. Weston’s career spans 25 years in the cards and payments industry and she…
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Shire Leasing has announced changes to its executive board as part of the changes Helen Lumb has assumed the role of Managing Director. Lumb brings a wealth of experience and an intimate knowledge of the company’s operations, joining the company as Finance Director in 2014 and later taking up the role of Chief Financial Officer in…
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The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has announced the resignation of Paul Goodman as Chair and Director, after nearly 14 years of service, including a decade as Chair. Reflecting on his departure, Goodman said “Leaving the NACFB is bittersweet. I am incredibly proud of our collective achievements and the vibrant community we’ve built…
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Specialist business bank Redwood Bank has announced the appointment of David Kennedy as its new Chief Operating Officer. Kennedy has previously worked for Lloyds, Barclays, Shawbrook and Masthaven banks. Gary Wilkinson, Founder and CEO of Redwood Bank, said “We are delighted to welcome David, who has joined at an important juncture and who will be…
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International commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has announced the hire of Sarah Emerson, joining the London office as a Commercial Disputes Partner. Specialising in dispute resolution, Emerson’s previous work spans sectors including cyber, finance, manufacturing, the environment, construction, energy and infrastructure. At Hill Dickinson, she will advise on international arbitration across all sectors and complex…
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Specialist business bank, Redwood has announced it has appoointed David Kennedy as its new Chief Operating Office Kennedy previously worked for Lloyds, Barclays, Shawbrook and Masthaven banks, Gary Wilkinson, Founder and CEO of Redwood Bank, said “We are delighted to welcome David, who has joined at an important juncture and who will be a great addition…
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Metro Bank has announced that Marc Page has been appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Page will join Metro Bank on 2nd September 2024, subject to regulatory approval. Page has more than 20 years’ experience in financial services roles in Barclays, HBOS and Lloyds Banking Group. He joins from Barclays where he…
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