Based in Essex, Andrew will be responsible for growing the specialist lender’s portfolio of clients as it looks to provide more UK businesses with flexible funding solutions to support growth.

Andrew has joined from HSBC – where he was responsible for managing and growing a number of SMEs – and he will now be working closely with intermediaries in the region who act in an advisory capacity to businesses.

“It’s great to be part of a growing and dynamic business,” said Andrew.  

“Their commitment to the provision of alternative finance to UK SMEs is refreshing and is a real boost to the growth of these businesses and to the economy on a larger scale during these challenging times.

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“London and the South East has always been a progressive region, but the current uncertainty in the economy can affect trading momentum.

“I want to reach out to businesses in the region and prove that we will provide certainty of funding to give them confidence to go out and seek growth.”

The Sancus Group has provided over £578m of funding to SMEs and entrepreneurs and Sancus Finance has seen a sustained period of growth following investment from its parent company.

Richard Whitehouse, sales director at Sancus Finance, said it was delighted to have Andrew on board.

“He is well versed with the challenges that businesses experience when working capital is in short supply and has a proven track record in delivering relevant and practical solutions to support his clients’ continued development plans.

“Sancus Finance believes in UK businesses and is committed to ensuring their financing needs are met, so they can drive on with their growth plans.”