I started my asset finance journey in 2005, working at both ING Lease UK Ltd and Aldermore before I joined Simply. In my spare time I am a keen golfer, footballer, and Crystal Palace fan.
I have worked in the financial sector since 1985 – employed across a number of finance companies and banks and I also operated my own finance brokerage – building many long-term relationships in that time. I am a Liverpool supporter and also enjoy playing squash and golf.
I have a degree in criminology but have transferred my skills to focus on a career in asset finance. I spend a lot of my day to day building a rapport with customers and helping with the development of our new Liverpool office. In my free time, I love spending time in nature and will happily walk for miles if there is a mountain or a great view at the end of it!
I have been in the asset finance sector in and around Yorkshire since 1995, working with many small to medium-sized business across all sectors. I thrive in providing a personal and informative service to my customers. I am a family man with three children and live near Sheffield, ideally placed to serve the local business community.
I work in broking out at Simply, where we help with our customers’ additional finance needs (where they are outside of Simply’s appetite) and continue to support them as they grow. We work alongside our direct sales team, to recommend opportunities to a selected panel of Funders. I am new to the asset finance sector, having previously worked as Sales Executive for Toyota GB. I am also a qualified chef! Outside of work I love cooking and learning new recipes from around the world. I can also be found spending time with my wife and our two puppies.
Based in the North West of England, I combine the ability to provide knowledge and understanding with my expertise in assisting and enabling businesses to grow. Having worked as an operator myself, I understand the complexities of running a small business and believe in providing a professional yet personal approach. I am here to help SMEs achieve their potential.
I have spent 28 years in the finance industry and specialises in the transport and engineering sectors. Based in the North West of England, I am dedicated to providing fast responses and innovative finance solutions to ,y customers. In my spare time, you can find me fishing, shooting and playing golf.
I have joined Simply as a Business Development Executive, and I am very happy to say I’m part of the new Liverpool office where I spend my days building a rapport with potential future customers. Prior to joining Simply, I was working in a Bridal Boutique as a Sales Assistant alongside being a college student where I completed a B-Tech in Fashion, Business and Retail. I am extremely excited to begin building my career within Simply.
Outside of work I love spending time with my family and enjoying movie nights with my younger sister and little brother. Alongside going on holidays, exploring different parts of the world.
I have 26 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing, commercial vehicles, heavy plant and transport industries. A positive customer experience is the heartbeat to how I operate and I pride myself on my knowledge, empathy and ability to understand customer needs whilst providing the right solution. I am Staffordshire born and raised, working mommy with an energetic 2 year old, ideally placed to serve the local business community.
I have over 20 years’ industry experience and joined Simply after nine years at Close Brothers Asset Finance, where I was responsible for the Northern Ireland Asset Finance sales team. I am fully tuned into the funding needs of local small and medium-sized enterprises in the region, and know that there is a growing demand for SME finance. I have full responsibility for Simply’s offering in Northern Ireland and am keen to provide flexible terms and excellent service to my customers. I am also a keen traveller and mountain biker.
I have over 35 years’ experience in the transport industry and have gained a wealth of knowledge from driving and selling trucks, as well as selling new and used plant and equipment. I am also a qualified transport manager and a CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) holder. Well-respected in the industry, I am always happy to help and offer advice when businesses are purchasing any type of equipment. When I am not out visiting customers, I enjoy spending time with my family in Norfolk, live music and playing in my blues band.
I have been in the Asset Finance industry for 11 years, helping SMEs all over the country. I really enjoy providing a personal service to all of my customers, and helping from enquiry through to completion. I am a family man with two children and I live in Woburn, Bedfordshire, but I enjoy travelling to meet mycustomers face-to-face.
I have worked in banking for the last 20 years, having spent time at both Danske Bank and AIB before joining Simply. I have a wide range of experiences, dealing with everything from new start-ups to high-net-worth, well-established businesses.
I have over 25 years’ experience in the business finance sector, supporting dealers, manufacturers and end-users across the UK and dedicating most of my time to supporting the UK’s construction and recycling industries. Outside of work, I enjoy golf and cricket.
I currently live in Norfolk with my spouse and my daughter. At Simply, I am responsible for creating new business and maintaining existing customer accounts. Prior to this, I gained 25 years of experience selling construction equipment in East Anglia, before working in Germany as a European sales manager for an extended warranty provider in the agricultural & construction machinery industry. My goal at Simply is to be my customers’ go-to person for any financial requirement they may have. My main interest outside of work is classic cars, and I like to take my car to shows and rallies whenever possible.
I have over 30 years’ of experience in the corporate finance sector and have worked for a number of large financial institutions during this time. I specialise in materials handling and refinancing, gaining real satisfaction from supporting small and medium-sized businesses and helping solve their challenges. When I am not working, I enjoy running and spending time with my family.
With a degree in Philosophy, I recently started my finance career and have joined the office in Liverpool. My responsibilities include assisting our brokers and building relationships with new and existing customers. In my spare time I like to spend time with family and friends and exploring new parts of the world!
I am experienced in dealing with a wide range of businesses, from new starts to well-established firms, as well as high-net-worth individuals. I enjoy working with businesses to help them achieve their full potential. Based in Shropshire, I thrive on providing a professional and personal service to my customers. When I am not working I love spending time with my family.
I have worked for Simply for over two years. I am based in Berkshire and work with businesses throughout the South East. I have helped over 100 customers to find the right finance solution to fund their assets or business needs. I also work very closely with dealerships to help out their customers. I previously worked in retail/telecoms management for fifteen years, then in commercial vehicle sales for four years. I pride myself in working closely with my customers to help grow their business by giving exceptional customer service along with expert knowledge, backed with speed and transparency. When matched with Simply’s tech and support, this creates a first-class experience from the beginning right through to aftercare. I am originally from Cornwall – so naturally, a born adventurer. I love the outdoors, hiking, and surfing, and my new hobby is now rock climbing. I am an avid environmentalist and believe greatly in doing what we can to reduce our impact on the planet by looking to go green, a topic I am more than happy to discuss.
I live on the west coast of Scotland and for the last 7 years I have worked closely with business owners in the SME space, helping their businesses to expand and thrive. I am also actively involved with the Ayrshire Business Women group – a space to exchange ideas and opportunities – and am now Committee President. I knew I would be happy at Simply because their modern, simplistic approach to finance aligns with my own goals and ideals.
I have spent over ten years financing businesses in the manufacturing sector and have built solid relationships with numerous customers, suppliers, dealers and brokers. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching football, and mountain climbing.
I am based in Surrey and have over eight years’ of experience in the asset finance industry. I have become a specialist in the transport, construction and recycling sectors. The highlight of my job is being able to help SMEs start from scratch and be a part of the business growth and development. When not at work, you can find me in the gym, enjoying a glass of wine and, more recently, playing golf.
I have worked in asset finance for over 4 years, supporting brokers and introducers in the Midlands, as well as looking after agricultural broker relationships. I am based in West Berkshire and enjoy canoeing, paddle-boarding, and sailing.
I have worked in the banking industry for 16 years, and specifically in the asset finance space for nine of them. I love to spend time with my family and I am a box set aficionado.
I have spent almost 30 years working in the finance industry and have become the ultimate specialist in the construction, recycling and transport sectors. Having experienced every financial scenario imaginable, my knowledge enables me to provide an enviable service to customers. My sole aim when working is to provide first-class service and nothing makes me happier than receiving customer referrals. When not working, who would have guessed that I love anything ‘zombie’ – from watching The Walking Dead to attending Film and Comic Cons. I am also a fanatical Sheffield Wednesday supporter.
Based in Surrey, I have worked in the asset finance industry for over 15 years and in that time I have become a specialist in the transport industry. I concentrate mainly on trucks, trailers, coaches, and volumetric mixer trucks. The highlight of my job is helping businesses grow and supporting them in both good and bad times. When not at work, I love spending time with my twin boys and am an avid rugby fan.
Based in the North West of England, I specialise in the construction and recycling sector and excel in giving the best service to customers. When not working, I enjoy Judo, rock climbing, and rugby.
I’ve been at Simply for over 2 years having come from a sales career in commercial vehicle sales of over 10 years. I’ve worked with manufacturers such as Renault Trucks, Montracon Trailers & Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles. As Area Sales Manager for Simply my role is working directly with customers across Scotland tailoring a total solution for any finance requirements. I have a passion for supporting SMEs across all sectors, whether that be for growth or to help trade through the tough times. Outside of work I like to keep active by running and going to the gym. Most recently I have been fundraising for local charities for running events such as the Loch Ness Marathon.
I have over 14 years’ of experience in asset finance and six years in the motor trade. I have helped fund many Scottish firms – both new-start businesses and those requiring the refinance of assets for equity release. My expertise is wide-ranging, with specialist knowledge of the transport, construction, and agricultural sectors in Scotland.
Prior to joining Simply I worked in the Metro Bank asset finance division, where I thrived in providing proposal, payouts and customer service support to SMEs and brokers and was nominated for the Leasing World ‘Next Generation Award’. Outside of work, I am a big Chelsea fan, and enjoy spending time with friends and family.
With 9 years’ experience in the finance industry, my search for a new challenge led me to Simply. I love to chat with customers to explore potential finance options and using my industry knowledge to provide support for SMEs. I have three children, love sports, and volunteers at a local rugby club in my hometown in Yorkshire.
I started my career in the banking industry over 21 years ago, when I joined the African Bank in South Africa as National Broker Manager. In 2002, I relocated to the UK and gained exposure to the asset finance industry, working for BNP Paribas and Close Brothers Asset Finance. I have extensive experience, am passionate about client service, and am proud to have been able to help a number of sole traders become successful companies. My downtime is usually spent with family and friends, and my time with my family is sometimes spent visiting new places on our motorcycles. I also follow the F1 Championship, Moto GP, superbike races, and am a huge rugby fan.
Since joining Simply, I initially worked closely with our strategic broker partners across the UK to develop our offering and demonstrate our commercial appetite, and be a supportive funder to their valued SME customers. In recent times, I have progressed to being Head of Scotland where I lead the team as they deliver the Simply offering to customers, brokers and dealers all across Scotland. Prior to joining Simply, I had a long career in the leasing/rental & hard asset finance space, where I worked for a number of funders.
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