Meet The Team

Professional History: Paul worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 15 years, working for 3 of the top 5 pharmaceutical suppliers in the world as a healthcare service manager (NHS & Private). In 2016 Paul moved across to the financial sector working for Close Brothers asset finance, merchant bank. As an area sales manager, Paul has gained excellent understanding of all types of asset finance and deal structure to benefit all types of business structures.

The Goal: Every business is different, so the one size fits all, dated options need to change. Alpha can look at finance differently giving better suited solutions to funding to help business thrive, while introducing technology to help the process – “Just because its always been done that way, doesn’t mean its the right way”

Tel: +44 7533 777084
Email: paul@alphaassetfinance.com

Professional History: Nikky was PA to the Marketing Director at the Woodland Trust for 10 years before moving to Trust Insurance Group in 2008. She worked for this Insurance Broker for 11 years in various roles including PA to Directors, Operations Manager and Commercial Account Handler. Insurance Broking and Finance Broking naturally have lots of synergies and her compliance knowledge, organisational skills and customer service experience is valuable to the smooth running of internal operations at Alpha.

The Goal: Nikky is the central point of contact for the lenders, directors and brokers to facilitate a co-ordinated and efficient service.

Tel: 07593 385340
Email: nikky@alphaassetfinance.com

Professional History: Hayley’s finance career started back in 2017 at PMD Business Finance as a sales support administrator, building relationships with clients and funders to deliver a seamless application for the client and for the business. Hayley quickly developed the existing accounts and opened doors for new business. It was a natural progression to an Account Manager. Hayley has successfully managed one of the biggest garage suppliers in the UK, Euro Car Parts Ltd/LKQ Coatings. From this Hayley has gone from strength to strength and built up her own customer/supplier base.

The Goal: My goal is to always put the clients needs and requirements at the forefront, deliver impeccable customer service with honesty and transparency. Become an integral part of the Alpha Asset Finance team and to support the rest of the team always to ensure we are performing at the very highest level.

Tel: 07354 843849
Email: hayley@alphaassetfinance.com

Professional History: Lauren worked as an area sales manager for Close Brothers Asset Finance for 3 years where she specialised in the transport sector. She was introduced to the business through the academy programme which fast-tracked her knowledge of the markets, customers and products. This role provided Lauren with extensive experience in the finance industry, providing bespoke and tailored finance solutions for businesses purchasing assets.

The Goal: My passion is to work closely with businesses to invest in people and build lasting relationships to enable the growth, development and security required for their future. Alpha are the best in the business, providing competitive and flexible finance solutions along with the highest quality personal service.

Tel: 07549 021817
Email: lauren@alphaassetfinance.com

History: After graduating an ICT course at Grantham College, Imantas joined alpha in June 2021.  It was his first position of employment. Working as an Administrator, he instantly showed a very high level of competence within essential asset finance skill sets! Imantas’s aspirations are to become a junior broker with the help of Alpha who’ve ensured his confidence in achieving this goal by continued support/training & development.

A FEW WORDS FROM IMANTAS:

“Starting with Alpha in June, I was worried in regards to not being competent enough to succeed with them purely due to the fact that it was my first ever job. By the end of my first month, my confidence was built up massively thanks to my colleagues who have given me an amazing introduction into the business world. The team at Alpha are a bunch of wonderful people who have given me a very warm welcome and continued support and I am very proud to work with such a quality team.”

Tel: 01476 468318

Email: imantas@alphaassetfinance.com

History: Lee worked as a Physiotherapist in the NHS before moving into the world of Finance. She gained her AAT qualification and spent the last 5 years working in accounts at an insurance company in Gibraltar.

A FEW WORDS FROM LEE:

The whole team at Alpha have been very welcoming, it’s a fantastic place to work with a great culture embedded in the company. I look forward to working with everybody as the business grows.

Tel: 01476 468318

Email: lee@alphaassetfinance.com

AR SPOTLIGHT

Darren Winterbottom worked for Lloyds Banking Group for 33 years, where he specialised in Mid-Markets Asset Finance and Asset Based Lending from 1998 to 2018.

An opportunity to take voluntary redundancy 3 years ago saw Darren create Strategic Asset Finance Ltd, who are a North West based commercial finance brokerage. Strategic provides clients with a ‘whole market’ solution for their Asset Finance, Invoice Finance, Commercial Property, Unsecured Loans and Trade Finance requirements. Darren leverages on his network, his experience and skills that were honed during his time with Lloyds. He has always worked on the front line with businesses and corporates, and this gives his clients the confidence to work with an understanding and safe pair of hands.

Darren has joined Alpha as an AR due to the culture and quality of the Alpha team, the growing panel of lenders and capabilities, and the flexible package that was offered.

Darren is based in Manchester which has been his home for 52 years. He is married to Louise and they have 2 grown up children, Lauren and Luke. Out of work Darren enjoys socialising and walking with his dog Peppa the Cavapoo.

Tel: 07979 708329

Website: strategicassetfinance.com

E-mail: darren@strategicassetfinance.com