In her role, Thomas will “help to shape and develop UTB’s credit appetite as an expanding specialist funder”.
Thomas’ career in asset finance has spanned over 20 years, with experience at companies with Syscap, RBS, Hitachi and Societe Generale Equipment Finance.
UTB’s asset finance business has “delivered significant growth” in the last few years, backed by investment in people and technology.
Nathan Mollett, head of asset finance at UTB, said: “UTB has had a very busy start to the year, despite continuing concerns around inflation, GDP and the USA’s new trade policy feeding economic uncertainty. We intend to capitalise on our significant investment in great people and technology, and for that, we need a first-class credit operation.
“Lisa’s deep experience, gained through various economic conditions, will enable us to drive the business forward and grow the support we provide to customers via strong, collaborative relationships between credit and brokers. At the same time, we will continue to develop the mandate of auto-underwriting whilst retaining a disciplined but pragmatic and reliable approach to lending.”
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Thomas added: “UTB has established an excellent reputation for getting deals done quickly and efficiently by actively encouraging direct communication between brokers and underwriters. I am excited to have the opportunity to lead UTB’s highly regarded and knowledgeable asset finance credit team as the bank continues to develop its asset finance offering and pursue further growth.”
