HH Asset Finance has appointed Ian Thomas to the position of account manager in Bristol – its first employee in the city.
Ian, pictured, will develop the Newport-based firm’s presence in the South West following a £25m investment in the business last year to grow its lending capacity. 
With over 30 years’ experience in the asset finance industry, Ian has provided business finance totalling over £250m to a diverse range of customers across the South West.
He began his career in 1980 with Lombard as a commercial trainee, progressed quickly to become a relationship director responsible for key clients and enjoyed a career at the company spanning 15 years.
He said: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, fast-growing business like HH Asset Finance. The company offers so much to small and medium-sized companies across the South West and I’m delighted to be part of such a great team.”
Head of asset finance Matt Jones said: “With a long history of managing customer relationships, Ian comes to Henry Howard Asset Finance highly recommended and with strong experience. He is already a valued member in the team and his clients will welcome his extensive expertise.”
Henry Howard Finance was set up by Howard Ross in 1996. The business has focused on working with vendor suppliers and resellers to provide access to finance and equipment for small and medium-sized businesses looking to grow or expand and needing access funds to acquire vital business equipment or services.
The group has three divisions: HH Cashflow Finance, which supports the growth of businesses by providing working capital, HH Asset Finance, which provides access to funds to acquire or purchase equipment or business services, and HH Vendor Finance, which works with equipment vendors to provide them with funding facilities and administration support.
