Wells Fargo Capital Finance (UK) Limited continues to demonstrate its long-term commitment to the UK market by announcing that it has appointed Neil Kerridge to the role of Director, Regional Underwriting Manager. Based in the London office, Kerridge will report to Steven Chait, managing director and head of EMEA for Wells Fargo Capital Finance. Wells Fargo Capital Finance provides comprehensive, asset-based lending, technology finance and supply chain finance to a wide spectrum of companies throughout the UK and beyond.

“We are very happy to welcome Neil to Wells Fargo. His experience and expertise will be a tremendous asset for our customers in EMEA,” said Chait. “Wells Fargo Capital Finance has already had an excellent start to the year. We have added amazing talent to expand our team and recently won Asset-based Lender of the Year at the Real Deal Private Equity Awards. Our first priority remains focused on helping clients access the financing they need to grow, and Neil’s experience further builds on those core values.”

Kerridge, a leader in the UK Asset Based Lending (ABL) market with 19 years’ experience, has held key roles across the industry in risk, structuring, commercial, capital markets and due diligence. Most recently, he was an executive director at GE Capital, responsible for structuring and executing UK, U.S. and European Trade Receivables, ABL and Equipment Finance facilities. Prior to GE Capital, he was head of ABL structuring and syndication at Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance, following roles as a regional manager and head of audit.

Wells Fargo Capital Finance provides comprehensive asset-based lending, supply chain finance, and technology finance to a wide spectrum of companies across the UK and beyond. With offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester, we provide a flexible financing option for companies facing a variety of situations, including: growth, leveraged buyouts, refinancings, restructurings, early and mid-staged turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions.