Independent Growth Finance

IGF appoints new director after 88% SME funding surge




Independent Growth Finance (IGF) has appointed Neil Kindness as asset-based lending (ABL) director as the commercial finance provider increased its funding to UK SMEs by 88% in the year to July 2018.

Neil has over 30 years of experience in invoice finance and asset-based lending and most recently served as an invoice finance and asset-based lending specialist at Santander for over four years.

Prior to this, he held senior positions at GMAC, GE Commercial Finance and Landsbanki.

At IGF, Neil will be responsible for developing the finance provider’s presence in Scotland.

Jon Hughes, commercial director of ABL at IGF, said that Neil had a wealth of knowledge in the asset-based lending and invoice finance sector.


“His extensive experience makes him the perfect addition to our management team.

“I look forward to working with Neil as we continue to help SMEs across the UK unlock their growth potential."

Neil added: “I am extremely pleased to be joining many respected colleagues, several of whom I have worked with over the years.

“I look forward to extending IGF’s presence in Scotland, increasing the diversity of finance options available to small businesses.

“I strongly believe that IGF’s product offering, structure and appetite fills a gap in the Scottish SME market."

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