Meet The Team

Brad O'Hara

Professional History: Brad was RSM for 5 yrs at Close Brothers (Construction & Transport sectors). Moved into C&D brokerage as Senior Broker for 2 years, working nationwide in all industry sectors. Brad is recognised as an industry expert. High level experience in the construction, transport, agricultural and recycling sectors. Brad has a large, loyal client portfolio and a high level of repeat business. “People buy from people they trust and respect”…it’s a relationship led industry.  

The Goal: Brad wants to ensure Alpha clients have the very best service & support, along with ongoing finance solutions to make sure they can operate their business in the most effective way possible.  Every businesses requirements are bespoke, Alpha aim to ensure they can facilitate the needs of its clients with a fully bespoke offering. 

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Paul Spinks

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”

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Nikky Taylor

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.

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Lauren Duke

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.

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Imantas Cepaitis

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.”

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Tel: 01476 468318

Email: imantas@alphaassetfinance.com

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Lee Rennie

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.

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Tel: 01476 468318

Email: lee@alphaassetfinance.com

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Joe Roberts

Professional History: Joe started his career as an apprentice receptionist for a local leisure centre gaining invaluable customer service experience and ultimately progressing to the role of membership sales advisor. Joe then entered the Electrical & Lighting industry starting his field sales experience with a lighting manufacturer, forging relationships with wholesale customers to which he then moved into the role of Account Manager at one of the wholesalers. Joe’s role here included more relationship building along with finding new business.

The Goal: My goal is to speak with businesses, introducing Alpha and identifying if there is anyway we can help. I will support the customer throughout their journey with the help of Alpha and the team. I look forward to each and every day in the office, speaking with new prospects. However learning is also an essential part of my role in order to become an excellent finance broker when the time comes. Alpha is unlike any other workplace I have been before, from the quirky and imaginative office to the supportive, experienced team – This is the place to build a career in asset finance.

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Connor Myles-Peire

Professional History: Connor Initially began working in market research as an interviewer after finishing education. He enjoyed speaking to people in person and over the phone which subsequently led him to join the world of sales back in 2018. He soon became a regional sales adviser for one of the biggest pharmaceutical wholesale suppliers in the UK. Connor soon took his experience and applied it to a new industry when he began working as a commercial sales representative for a local fuel supplier. This led him to gain valuable knowledge across many different businesses within agriculture, horticulture and haulage to name a few.

A few words from Connor: The team here are very supportive, it’s a really great place to work with such a healthy work culture throughout. I’m personally very excited to see our hard work pay off, especially in terms of our business growth and new client development.

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Max Luca Tompsett

Professional History: After studying Business and Sociology A Level at Bourne Academy, Max started work as a Salesman before joining Alpha in December 2023. He instantly showed a high level of understanding within essential asset finance skill sets! Max’s aspirations are to become a junior broker with the support of Alpha who’ve ensured his knowledge and perseverance in achieving this goal by continued support/training & development.

A few words from Max: “After starting in mid-December, I have instantly felt so welcomed to not only the Finance world, but to the incredible business run by Paul and Brad. These amongst my other colleagues have taught me so much and made me look forward to the journey ahead, and with the end goal of becoming a junior broker. I will continue to work my hardest to produce the best possible results for myself and the business, with customer satisfaction being my main priority and whilst working with a smile on my face!”

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Strategic Asset Finance Ltd

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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.

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Business Finance Direct Ltd

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Business Finance Direct Ltd

Business Finance Direct Ltd are based near Llanelli in South West Wales. They offer the full range of asset finance and cashflow solutions to clients across South Wales and the rest of the UK.
Director, Iain Dangerfield, is well known in the South Wales business community having spent 30 years in the banking and business finance sector.
Iain has a wealth of experience and really enjoys helping businesses to grow and succeed in their aspirations.When asked why Iain decided to join the Alpha Network he said that there were many reasons including:
  1. Friendly and supportive team
  2. Industry leading ACE software to help with compliance
  3. A growing list of ‘can do’ lenders
When he is not providing finance solutions to businesses, Iain also has a few consultancy clients and is also a qualified Sports Massage Therapist to a range of clients including professional sportspeople.
Iain loves spending his weekends on his small holding with his family and dogs, or out and about exploring the mountains of South Wales.
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Hindmarsh Business Finance Ltd

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Hindmarsh Business Finance Ltd

Hindmarsh Business Finance Ltd was founded in May 2022 by Twin Brothers Daniel and Joe Hindmarsh.

Directors Dan and Joe, boast a wealth of experience, spanning over a decade within the SME Finance Sector.

Both working for high street and market leading banks, writing business proposals and arranging finance on deals ranging from £5,000.00 – £2,500,000.00, meaning there are no scenarios HBF have not seen or arranged previously.

The Goal:

At Hindmarsh Business Finance Ltd our aim is to build relationships with UK SME’s, Suppliers and our finance partners.

We understand that finance can feel like a huge step for a lot of businesses and HBF are here to make that stress of securing finance or going through finance options,that bit easier.

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Acquire Capital Ventures Ltd

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Acquire Capital Ventures Ltd

Acquire Capital are based in the midlands but assist companies across the whole of the United Kingdom with their financial requirements. Director, Luke Batham worked within the UK SME Finance Sector for a number of years before moving to Australia and working for a business finance brokerage in Brisbane. On his return to England, he joined the Alpha Asset Finance Broker Network and founded Acquire Capital.

Acquire Capital aims to be a ‘one stop shop’ for its clients offering a range of financial products (Business Loans, Asset Finance, Bridging Loans and Refinance facilities) thanks to Alpha’s extensive lending panel.

As a business owner, scoping the whole of the UK’s lending market to ensure you are getting the best rate and conditions available to you is time consuming, Acquire Capital aims to relieve their customers of this stress and provide a smooth and efficient process through to funding.

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