eCapital names UK managing director

Invoice finance and asset-based lending provider eCapital UK has appointed John Nelson as managing director to lead the next phase of the business’ growth.

John joins with almost 40 years’ experience in financial services, including senior leadership roles at Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank of Scotland and Investec. 

He brings nearly two decades of specialist expertise in receivables finance and asset-based lending, alongside extensive experience in corporate banking, risk and commercial leadership.

In his new role, John will lead the day-to-day operations of eCapital UK, working with the executive team to deliver the company’s growth strategy, while current chief executive David Tilling transitions to executive chair and focuses on the long-term strategic direction of the business.

John said: “I am delighted to be joining eCapital UK at such an exciting point in its journey. 

“The business has established an excellent reputation in the market, underpinned by a talented team, strong client relationships and the backing of a strong parent. 

“There is a significant opportunity to continue growing our presence in the UK by helping more businesses access the flexible funding they need to thrive. 

“Developing relationships with valued introducers will also remain a key focus as the business continues to expand.  

“I look forward to working with colleagues across the business to build on the company's success and deliver the next phase of growth.”

John’s appointment reflects eCapital UK’s continued growth ambitions, strengthening its leadership team as it expands its specialist funding offering and supports more SMEs with flexible finance solutions.

David Tilling, executive chair at eCapital UK, added: “John is an exceptional leader with extensive experience across financial services and a deep understanding of the receivables finance and asset-based lending market. 

“His strategic insight, commercial expertise and collaborative leadership style make him the ideal person to lead the UK business through its next chapter. 

“His appointment reflects continuity rather than change. 

“Our strategy, commitment to the market and focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and introducers remain firmly in place. 

“We’ve built tremendous momentum in recent years by supporting more businesses and expanding the scale and sophistication of the funding solutions we provide. 

“As I transition into the role of executive chair, I do so with complete confidence that John and the leadership team will build on this success and deliver the next stage of our growth strategy.” 

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