Henry Howard Finance has appointed Jon Maycock as commercial director to support the independent funder’s drive for further growth.

Jon has responsibility for leading the growth of all customer channels across HHF, which has its head office at Langstone Business Park, Newport.

With more than 20 years’ experience in asset finance, Jon joins the business from Hampshire Trust Bank, prior to which he held senior roles at Aldermore Bank PLC and GE Capital.

Jon said: “I am very excited to be joining Henry Howard Finance. They are a recognised leader in equipment finance in the UK and have invested heavily in all areas of the business to create the right platform for growth and to support more customers, larger vendors, and new partnership relationships. I have been impressed with the drive and ambition of the company and I am proud to be a part of their journey’’.

Mark Catton, CEO for HHF, said: "Jon’s appointment is a real coup for us and is the latest in a number of senior hires to strengthen our team as we invest in growing the business.

"Jon is an impressive and talented individual and brings to us a wealth of experience in both direct and vendor channels, as well as a fantastic energy and enthusiasm in building and growing outstanding teams of people. I am delighted that Jon is joining us."