Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Business advisory firm Quantuma has confirmed plans to double the headcount of its North West operation from 20 to 40 in the next two years to meet growing client demand. With more than 18 bases around the UK and 23 globally, Quantuma arrived in the North West in 2019, and has since grown to become…
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Optimum Finance has announced the appointment of Mike Stevens as Regional Director. Stevens, re-joins the team at Bristol-based specialist invoice finance provider from Peak Cashflow. Optimum has invested heavily in its team in 2021 with 14 new hires, including the expansion of its technology team by 350%. This rapid growth has resulted in Optimum being…
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Direct Line Group CEO, Penny James, as Chair of its Practitioner Panel. James who has been a member of the Panel since September 2020, will take up the post from 1st March 2022. She succeeds Paul Feeney, CEO of Quilter. The FCA Practitioner Panel is an independent statutory body…
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Flexys Solutions have announced the appointment of James Hill to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Hill previously worked at Tribal Group where he was Global Professional Services Delivery Director with responsibility for project delivery and leadership of the global Professional Services and PMO divisions. He will take responsibility for implementing the strategic vision and…
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Virgin Money has announced the appointment of Susan Poot as Group Chief Risk Officer. Poot joins Virgin Money from ING Bank, where she spent over 20 years in a number of commercial and risk roles, the most recent of which was Chief Risk Officer, Retail Banking. In her role she was responsible for setting the…
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Arvato Financial Solutions have announced the appointment of Peter Wallwork as Non-Executive Director. Over the last twenty years, Wallwork has built a reputation for managing complex external messaging and stakeholder relationships, positioning innovative solutions into often misunderstood, highly-regulated customer-facing markets. During his ten years as CEO of the Credit Services Association (CSA), Wallwork led a…
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Intelligent decisioning technology provider LendingMetrics has announced a number of new appointments and several promotions within its fast-growing workforce. Donna Airey has been appointed as the company’s Head of Finance, bringing a wealth of experience in finance management to the department. Chelsea Clark is the company’s new Talent Acquisition Specialist and will be leading the…
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AutoProtect Group has announced that Mike Edwards has joined the business as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Edwards joins with extensive automotive experience from his role at Pendragon where he was Head of Finance & Insurance, and his previous 14-year tenure at Mercedes Benz Retail Group, most latterly as Group Finance & Insurance Manager. Edwards…
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Business decisioning data and analytics company, Dun & Bradstreet has announced the appointment of Susan McKay as International Chief Marketing Officer, based in London. McKeay will lead Marketing and Communications for Dun & Bradstreet’s International business, which incorporates the UK and Ireland, European markets, India, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as the company’s…
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LiveMore Capital, the specialist lender simplifying later-life mortgages, has hired Andrew McGill as Sales Operations Manager. McGill brings over 20 years of experience within financial services, with previous roles spanning mortgage advisory and senior customer service positions at Barclays, Alliance & Leicester and Principality Building Society. He will be instrumental in developing the customer journey…
Read moreAnti-money laundering specialist, SmartSearch has announced the appointment of Guy Harrison as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Harrison will drive SmartSearch’s strategic plan to build additional growth and will report to the company’s board of directors. Harrison is a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of scaling fast-growth data, analytics and technology businesses. He…
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Specialist Invoice Finance provider, Optimum Finance has bolstered its team with three new appointments across the Marketing and Finance departments. Jo Maniatt joins as Marketing Director, Szym Wasilewski as Finance Manager and Liam O’Shea as Financial Accountant. Maniatt, previously International Marketing Manager for global brand Bisley Office Furniture, brings with her a wealth of strategic…
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Non-standard financial services provider, Morses Club has announced the appointment of Sir Nigel Knowles as Chair of the Board with effect from 1st March 2022, subject to FCA approval. Stephen Karle will retire on 28 February 2022 from his position as Chair and Non-Executive Director, after seven years. Knowles, who has been Morses Club’s Senior…
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