Hitachi Capital Business Finance Ramps up Growth with Six New Appointments

Hounslow-based Hitachi Capital Business Finance has appointed six new executives as part of its bid for continued growth and development in the direct sales market. The company provides funding to businesses in a wide range of sectors, including farm, machinery, construction, transport and manufacturing via hire purchase, finance lease and operating lease schemes.

Garry Fyfe has joined as sales manager for asset finance, covering the North East. Garry has previously held sales positions in the broker and banking sector, and brings significant sales experience to support Hitachi Capitals ambitious growth plans.

Sales manager for direct sales in the South West, Guy Padgham has been appointed to engage with customers and provide bespoke funding solutions on assets that are essential to their business. With over 20 years experience in the business finance market Guy joins from GE Capital.

Howard Williams joins as the sales manager for London and the South East with a remit to provide lease and hire purchase asset-based finance directly to companies who wish to grow in the manufacturing, transport and construction industries. Howard joins from Santander.

Greg Stenson has been appointed to develop asset finance business across the Midlands region with a specific focus on construction, manufacturing and transportation. Greg has over 25 years experience in the asset finance arena at RBS, Lombard Business Finance and GE Capital.

Peter Hicks has joined as sales manager for the North West. His task is to establish Hitachi Capital Business Finance as the direct asset finance partner of choice. With over 20 years experience in the industry Peter joins from GE Capital.

Sales manager Rowan Hill has been appointed as part of the new direct sales team with the objective of developing new business in the transportation, construction and manufacturing sectors, covering the Home Counties. Rowan joins with over 20 years experience, having worked for Barclays Mercantile, ING and GE.

Marie Dunkley, head of sales, says: These key appointments reflect the growth plans for Hitachi Capital Business Finance in the direct sales space. In addition to our business goals, we believe there is a perfect opportunity for a niche player who understands its customers, market sectors and asset types and we believe these appointments will ensure that we are the finance team of choice for the many sectors we cover.

About Hitachi Capital Business Finance

Founded in 1982, Hitachi Capital Business Finance is a leading provider of business asset finance in the transport, agriculture, construction, manufacturing and materials handling sectors, with additional expertise in block discounting and syndication services.  Hitachi Capital Business Finance is a division of Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC, part of Hitachi Ltd, one of the worlds largest and most respected groups.

Additional information about Hitachi Capital Business Finance is available at http://www.hitachicapital.co.uk/.