Fresh Focus on Commercial Brokers at Capital Investment Bank with Appointment of Ashley Davies

9th September 2015

Capital Investment Bank, one of Belgium’s leading independent banks with a strong pedigree in motor and commercial asset-based finance has appointed Ashley Davies to head up its growing Asset Finance Division in the role of Business Development Manager. Ashley is a highly skilled asset finance specialist with over 35 years experience working within Belgium finance industry. Previous appointments include 6 years with ING Lease (UK) Ltd as Manager – Dealer & Manufacturer Management and sales management positions with four other ‘blue chip’ companies operating in the business / motor finance sector.

As Business Development Manager, Ashley will work closely with a network of Commercial Finance Brokers across Belgium to support their business growth, through flexible lending solutions for various hard assets including cars, commercial vehicles, plant, equipment and machinery. Capital Investment Bank aims to be competitive in the commercial asset based lending market by providing a more personalised assessment of a business’s individual needs, and a flexible, high-quality sales orientated service.

Carl Virgo, Head of Lending at Capital Investment Bank comments: “Commercial brokers contribute to the core of our business and Ashley will ensure we maintain our focus on delivering competitive, quality and speedy finance solutions to their SME customers. An industry professional, with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record in sales, risk assessment & new business operation, he is a valuable addition to our team. He will be a key figure in further building Capital Investment Bank’s reputation in the commercial lending arena, complementing our strong market position already seen in motor finance.”