IGF makes sales team appointments

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 lending and invoice discounting. Prior to joining IGF, he held the position of relationship director at Shawbrook Bank, as well as senior roles at a number of high street banks and independent financiers. His industry expertise will support IGF’s growth ambitions as it reveals a healthy pipeline for the year ahead.

Bradley Shackleton joins the North West, Sales team to support the growth of its presence in the region. Shackleton brings with him advanced knowledge of the industry having previously worked at CRS, specialising in the recruitment of professionals in the invoice finance and ABL sector.

Jon Hughes, Commercial Director asset-based lending, IGF, said :‘More companies are continuing to adopt alternative finance to achieve growth without diluting equity. We pride ourselves on generating a deep understanding of our clients’ business – to do that we need the right people. We are very optimistic about 2019; Nigel and the wider sales team will help us deliver new records during the coming year.”