Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has welcomed two new lender directors to its board for 2026, appointing Jon Wilcox (Lloyds Commercial Banking) and Nova Everidge (Metro Bank).
The appointments strengthen the NACFB’s lender Patron representation at board level, building on the recent additions of Angela Norman (YBS Commercial) and Josh Levy (Ultimate Finance), who joined the board as Patron directors in 2025.
WIlcox works within Lloyds Commercial Banking, where he leads on lending technology and platform development. He joined Lloyds 13 years ago and has held a range of roles across propositions, programme management, strategy, and direct sales, most recently leading the intermediaries and specialist lending teams and working closely with the NACFB.
Everidge leads Metro Bank’s Asset Finance proposition, having joined the bank’s asset finance division in 2016 and progressed through senior operational and distribution roles. Prior to Metro Bank, she held positions across the asset finance sector, including Aldermore, Close Brothers, ING Lease UK and GE Capital European Equipment Finance.
The NACFB also confirmed that Andy Taylor (Haydock Finance) and Nick Baker (Allica Bank) have completed their tenures as lender directors.
Jim Higginbotham, CEO of the NACFB, said “Jon and Nova bring exactly the kind of perspective the NACFB values – practical, market-facing leadership grounded in real experience of supporting brokers and SMEs. Their combined expertise across intermediary-led lending, asset finance, and platform development will strengthen the board as we continue to champion high standards, broker professionalism, and a healthy, competitive funding ecosystem that works for small businesses.”
Simon Featherstone, who was appointed Chair of the trade body in autumn 2025, said “The NACFB’s strength lies in bringing the right voices into the room – voices that understand brokers, understand customers, and understand the responsibilities that come with serving the SME market. I’m delighted to welcome Jon and Nova to the board and I look forward to the contribution they will make as we build on the Association’s momentum through 2026.”