Ex-Positive Commercial Finance manager joins Assetz Capital
By Jordan WilliamsPeer-to-peer (P2P) lender Assetz capital has appointed Samantha Williamson as relationship director for South Manchester
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Samantha joins from Positive Commercial Finance where she worked as a business development manager.
Prior to this, she also held management positions at Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander.
In her new role, Samantha will educate local businesses on acquiring finance through the P2P platform, as well as guiding them on the borrowing process.
Samantha said: “I’ve worked for many years supporting SMEs around Manchester and believe Assetz Capital offers a much-needed solution for those struggling to acquire finance.
“My role will be to raise the profile of P2P lending throughout South Manchester and to ensure that businesses which gain funding through Assetz Capital are guided through the process.”
Stuart Law, CEO of Assetz Capital, added: “The appetite for P2P lending here is growing and Samantha brings a great wealth of knowledge to her role as regional relationship director.
“It's going to be an exciting year for Assetz Capital as we continue to grow and Samantha’s experience is invaluable to the team.”
Last month, Assetz Capital announced it had lent over £250m to UK businesses since launching four years ago.
Keywords: Peer-to-peer lending, P2P, alternative finance, lenders, brokers, intermediaries, business, small and medium enterprises, SMEs, business lending, relationship management, relationship director