Suros Capital appoints Blackmore as business development director

Blackmore (pictured) has experience in the sports finance market and specialised in structured and debt finance for professional football and sports franchises. He worked in this field for 10 years and engaged with clubs across Europe securing finance to construct stadiums, training grounds and acquire talent. 

He was previously chief executive at fintech investment firm OGC Capital and prior to that, headed up consultancy firm Back Talent focussing on sports real estate and academies. 

At Suros Capital, Blackmore will lead its distribution strategy. 

The lender provides short-term loans which are secured against luxury items, which can be used for residential developments or for auction. 

Ray Palmer, director of Suros Capital, said, “We are delighted to welcome Edward to the Suros team. His experience of creating and managing bespoke finance facilities makes him uniquely qualified to amplify Suros Capital’s proposition based on securing finance against luxury assets to the widest range of potential customers and their representatives.  

“Edward will bring a broader understanding of the ways in which our proposition can be leveraged and we look forward to seeing the impact he is going to make.” 

Blackmore added: “I am excited to be joining Suros Capital. I am sure that my previous experience will be invaluable in my new role steering Suros’ distribution strategy so that the company can grow and more clients can utilise our liquidity solutions both now and in the future.”