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Propel Finance
UK, GB · Founded 1996 · 200 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Propel Finance provides tailored financing solutions for financial institutions, combining personalized service with digital automation through its technology platform. The company emphasizes customer-first approach and rapid decision-making powered by its Propeller technology.
Founders & leadership
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Mark CattonGroup Chief Executive OfficerMark Catton spent over 30 years in financial services, including 8 years at RBS where he served as CEO of its UK Corporate Bank, 7 years at Barclays managing customer franchises across Europe, and 15 years at NatWest in corporate and SME lending roles; he also held board positions including Non-Executive Director of Direct Line Group Plc. He is Group Chief Executive Officer of Propel Finance, a private equity-backed lender providing financing solutions to SMEs and corporates.
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Alex PooleyGroup Chief Operations OfficerGroup Chief Operations Officer at Propel Finance, a financing solutions platform for financial institutions. Brings experience in change management, leadership, and financial operations roles at growth-focused organizations.
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Anne WilliamsExecutive DirectorAnne Williams is Executive Director at Propel Finance, which provides tailored financing solutions for financial institutions. She has extensive experience in UK asset and vendor finance markets, with expertise in leasing products, deal structuring, and operational implementation of financial products and processes.
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Jon MaycockCommercial DirectorJon Maycock is Commercial Director at Propel Finance, which provides tailored financing solutions for financial institutions. He brings experience in leadership and capital markets.
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Sean WelshInterim Chief Financial OfficerHe has held finance and business partnering roles at multiple large UK banks, with experience in finance transformation, data strategy, and leading teams through large-scale initiatives.
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Claire Van HumbeeckChief Credit OfficerClaire Van Humbeeck is Chief Credit Officer at Propel Finance, bringing over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles within regulated financial environments, including expertise in risk management, financial markets, and business operations.
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Peter CollinsDirector Embedded FinancePeter Collins is a financial services executive with experience in embedded finance, lending, credit risk, and fintech across regulated finance environments. He has held C-level roles at FTSE and multinational organizations, leading product innovation and operational transformation initiatives.
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Faye ArmitagePartnership DirectorFaye Armitage leads partnership and customer teams at Propel Finance, a UK-based independent finance house specializing in asset financing for SMEs. With 20 years in the financial services sector, she has managed retail, HR, and commercial banking teams and focuses on providing tailored equipment and vehicle financing solutions.
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Julie WarrenMarketing DirectorJulie Warren has spent over 35 years in business finance in the UK, with the past 5 years focused on fintech sales and marketing covering brand, digital, and lead generation. She currently serves as Marketing Director at Propel Finance and is a lead industry adviser for an MSc in Fintech at a UK business school.
Investors · 3
Bank of AmericareportedNew York
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British Business BankreportedSheffield
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Propel Finance do?
- Propel Finance provides tailored financing solutions for financial institutions, combining personalized service with digital automation through its technology platform. The company emphasizes customer-first approach and rapid decision-making powered by its Propeller technology.
- Who are Propel Finance's investors?
- Propel Finance's investors include Quilam Capital, Bank of America, British Business Bank.
- Where is Propel Finance headquartered?
- Propel Finance is headquartered in UK, GB.