Aryza makes three Legal & Insolvency appointments

22nd March 2024 Consumer Collections |

Financial software solutions provider, Aryza has announced it has made three appointments. Elliott Green assumes the role of Head of UK, Legal & Insolvency, taking on full responsibility for the division’s UK profit and loss management. Green will spearhead Aryza’s growth strategy in the UK market.  Andrea Varga is appointed as Head of Revenue, Legal…

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Sigma Connected and BMet renew jobs partnership

14th March 2024 Consumer Collections |

Sigma Connected and BMet have renewed their eight year partnership their successful link-up. Since 2016, Sigma Connected and Birmingham’s BMet College have provided development and career opportunities for over 800 unemployed people through the launch of a Sector-based Work Academy programme. The partnership, which is part-funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and West…

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StepChange appoints new Chair of Trustees

5th March 2024 Consumer Collections |

StepChange Debt Charity has announced it has appointed Lesley Titcomb CBE to its new Chair of the Board of Trustees, taking over from John Griffith-Jones who leaves the charity after more than five years in post. Over the past few months, the charity has run a competitive recruitment process with substantial external interest in the…

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Business Systems appoints new CEO

4th March 2024 News |

Compliance and digital transformation solutions company, Business Systems has announced the appointment of Mike Wardell as the company’s new Chief Executive (CEO). Wardell joins Business Systems from Giacom, where he served as CEO and led the transformation of the business into a cloud marketplace. Talking about his role as CEO, Mike Wardell said “As well…

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Oriel Collections appoints Head of Sales

29th February 2024 Consumer Collections |

Oriel Collections has announced it has appointed Janice King as Head of Sales. King joins Oriel Collections as a seasoned industry leader with a career in debt recovery spanning over 30 years. King has prior experience working within the recovery sector as a Sales Director. Commenting on her appointment King said “I am thrilled to…

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Perch Group expands with new Yorkshire office

29th February 2024 Consumer Collections |

Debt purchase and resolution firm Perch Group has announced it has opened a new office in Skipton, North Yorkshire. The news follows the opening of a new Manchester city centre office at the end of last year. The Group, which comprises debt purchaser Perch Capital, FCA-regulated debt resolution agency ACI, SRA-regulated TM Legal Services, and…

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IE Hub announces partnerships with GamCare and Illegal Money Lending Team

28th February 2024 Consumer Collections |

Online budgeting specialist, IE Hub has announced two new partnerships with GamCare and the Illegal Money Lending Team (also known as Stop Loan Sharks). According to the Illegal Money Lending Team (ILMT), 56% of the people supported by the organisation in the first half of 2023 said they borrowed money from someone they thought was…

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Coventry City Council and Trustfolio agree partnership

16th February 2024 Consumer Collections |

Trustfolio has named Coventry City Council as the latest Local Authority to sign up to its Creditor Debt Solutions Platform. Trustfolio’s platform provides creditor teams in organisations from Local Authorities to financial services firms with a single view of debt portfolios, allowing them to automate many of their manual processes without compromising on quality or…

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Intrum appoints new Managing Director

2nd February 2024 Consumer Collections |

Intrum UK, part of the Intrum Group, Europe’s leading credit management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Appleby as Managing Director. Jim Appleby’s predecessor, Eddie Nott, who has led the business through 10 years of successful growth, has joined the Intrum Board as Non-Exec Director. Appleby joined the Intrum UK Leadership Team…

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Turnkey appoints Director of Personal Insolvency and Creditor Services

2nd February 2024 Consumer Collections |

Insolvency software specialist, Turnkey has announced the appointment of Craig McDonnell as the Director of Personal Insolvency and Creditor Services. McDonnell is an accomplished professional with 10 years of experience and a proven track record in creating and building technology solutions for the personal insolvency industry. Deborah Baxter, Chief Operating Officer at Turnkey said “We…

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Octopus Energy and Settld agree bereavement support partnership

23rd January 2024 Consumer Collections |

Bereavement service Settld has announced that it is working with Octopus Energy to unlock a new service streamlining account administration for those handling the affairs of an Octopus Energy customer who has died. Octopus Energy, already noted for its excellent customer service during the bereavement process will now be able to notify all other relevant service providers nationwide of a death,…

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Webio launches AI-driven interface

19th January 2024 Consumer Collections |

Artificial Intelligence (AI) conversational customer engagement solutions specialist, Webio has announced that it has launched an upgrade to its platform and user interface (UI).  Designed to empower agents with faster, more intelligent information, the redesigned UI enhances agents’ ability to engage with customers, particularly those in vulnerable situations. With the Webio platform, AI and chatbots…

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Arrow Global Group appoints new Chair

16th January 2024 Consumer Collections |

Arrow Global Group has announced that it has appointed Robert Leary has Chair of the Arrow board of directors. Leary brings a distinguished investment and leadership career spanning over 30 years in asset management and insurance, marked by his extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions and product diversification. Leary’s notable tenure includes his role as…

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