From 1st July 2017, Graham Toy will become the Association’s new CEO, filling the role vacated by Adam Tyler at the end of last year.

Rob Lankey had been serving as the interim CEO of the NACFB before his move to Amicus Finance earlier this month.

Graham will join the NACFB having previously served as the head of commercial lending at Norwich & Peterborough Building Society.

Graham initially started with Barclays and has also had a successful spell at Abbey Commercial.

In his last two roles, he has worked closely with the commercial broker community.

Graham felt that the NACFB had started a journey that would involve change and a growth in focus and breadth of its activities.

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“This is an exciting time to join the organisation and a privilege to be asked to help in shaping and delivering the future of the Association.

“Rob Lankey has undertaken some great work over the last six months and I would like to thank him for his insight and hard work in starting to reshape the organisation.

“I am really looking forward to growing the engagement of both members and patrons so that we can continue to promote and protect our valuable industry.”

The announcement was made at the NACFB Commercial Finance Expo in Birmingham and Paul Goodman, chairman of the NACFB, said that Graham had joined the Association at an important time.

“His refreshing approach to leadership combined with his ability to engage with people throughout the Association and the board means he will pick up the baton quickly and continue the critical work on the Association’s governance started by Rob as well as ensuring the Association continues to shape itself for a successful future.

"The Association and its members have some interesting and exciting challenges ahead and I am delighted that Graham has agreed to join us to help steer the organisation through our change and growth agenda."