The association appointed Jon Wilcox, business lead for commercial lending technology and platforms at Lloyds Bank (pictured above left), and Nova Everidge, director of asset finance at Metro Bank (right).

This follows the recent additions of Angela Norman, managing director at YBS Commercial, and Josh Levy, CEO at Ultimate Finance, who joined the board as patron directors in 2025.

Jon works within Lloyds Commercial Banking, where he leads on lending technology and platform development.

He joined Lloyds 13 years ago and has held a range of roles across propositions, programme management, strategy, and direct sales, most recently leading the intermediaries and specialist lending teams and working closely with the NACFB.

“I am absolutely delighted to be joining the board at the NACFB. Having seen first-hand the role the association plays in fostering strong relationships and championing compliance and professionalism in the industry, I can’t wait to jump in and try to help further that impact,” Jon said.

Nova leads Metro Bank’s Asset Finance proposition, having joined the division in 2016 and progressed through senior operational and distribution roles.

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Prior to Metro Bank, she held positions across the sector including Aldermore, Close Brothers, ING Lease UK and GE Capital European Equipment Finance.

Nova said: “In asset finance, speed, clarity and good outcomes are everything — and the NACFB’s work in championing professionalism and strong practice is a key part of that.

“Brokers are often the route to market for SMEs looking to fund essential equipment, and I’m pleased to be joining the board to help strengthen the intermediary-led asset finance ecosystem.”

Jim Higginbotham, CEO at the NACFB, said: “Jon and Nova bring exactly the kind of perspective the NACFB values — practical, market-facing leadership grounded in real experience of supporting brokers and SMEs.

“Their combined expertise across intermediary-led lending, asset finance, and platform development will strengthen the board as we continue to champion high standards, broker professionalism, and a healthy, competitive funding ecosystem that works for small businesses.”

The NACFB also confirmed that Andy Taylor, sales director at Haydock Finance, and Nick Baker, CEO at Allica Bank, have completed their tenures as lender directors, thanking them for their commitment.