BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK has appointed Marc Berry, Head of ICT Sales with effect from September 2023. Marc brings a wealth of experience in sales and leadership, having demonstrated an impressive track record at companies such as Lombard and most recently HPE Financial Services, where he held a number of leadership positions over a 20-year tenure, the most recent being VP Sales EMEA. His ability to connect with people, combined with his team-oriented mindset, has consistently yielded positive outcomes. Marc’s appointment reflects the continued commitment of Leasing Solutions to the ICT market and an exciting chapter in the evolution of ICT sales for Technology Lifecycle Solutions.

It’s been a smooth transition into the role and I feel empowered to use my years of knowledge in the sector to help drive the ICT business forward. My first few weeks in the role have been fantastic and I’ve really enjoyed the challenge of better understanding the business as well as meeting our partners. BNP Paribas is a great brand in the market and I’m looking forward to helping the team expand our existing relationships, opening new ones and growing this important segment of the  business.’’ 

– Marc Berry, Head of the ICT Sales Team for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK

Marc is a real people person and a team player. He prides himself in building mutually profitable relationships and winning new business and I am confident that he can support our ambitions to continue to grow ICT for the future.”

– Rachel Appleton, Head of the Technology Lifecycle Solutions Unit for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK

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BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK operates in multiple markets with more than 50 years of expertise within the asset and finance solutions industry.

This core team at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions has recently welcomed new Sales Director, Mark Harris in December 2022, who is taking the baton from Chris Cowell, who has moved into working on a variety of specific missions in the business.

“It has been a pleasure to join the BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ UK team and work with talented colleagues to bring innovative and efficient leasing & asset finance solutions to our partners. I look forward to further building our relationships with our stakeholders, strengthening our position in the market, and expanding our horizons for growth and development.”

– Mark Harris, Sales Director OST, Technology and Lifecycle Solutions, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK

“I am pleased to appoint Mark Harris as our incoming Sales Director. His wealth of highly specialised knowledge is a great benefit to BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. We look forward to working with him to provide the best possible financial solutions to our partners.”

– Rachel Appleton, CEO, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK

Mark brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked in sales for 25 years, as well as a unique B2B skillset in the financial sector. Having previously worked as Head of Sales, he is well-attuned to the needs of the industry, bringing his extensive knowledge and business acumen to Leasing Solutions UK.

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At an Awards ceremony in London, attended by representatives from across the asset finance industry, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK has been awarded the top prize in two prestigious categories:

• Top Vendor Specialist
• Outstanding International Bank-Owned Lessor

The Awards, organised by leading industry media platform LeasingWorld, recognise the performance of the UK’s key funders.

Considering the Top Vendor Specialist category, judges were looking for “the funder that has the most impressive commitment to vendor schemes, web-based vendor service support, and committed specialists giving its suppliers, dealers and manufacturers the latest and the best of what asset finance sales finance programmes can offer.”

The Outstanding International Bank-Owned Lessor award recognises international banks that have “established leasing companies in the UK that have become very much part of our UK leasing scene, have thrived and developed their businesses in imaginative ways.”

We’re thrilled to have received this industry recognition. We strive to work in partnership with our valued customers to support them in achieving their business objectives, particularly in these challenging times.

As part of a global banking brand we can offer stability, consistency and access to expertise from across the group. At the same time, with more than 50 years’ industry experience in the UK, our specialist teams are close to the ground and committed to supporting our vendor customers and partners.”

– Rachel Appleton, CEO BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK

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BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK operates in multiple markets with more than 50 years of expertise within the asset and finance solutions industry. They have further bolstered their position in the construction and materials handling markets, with the addition of two new members to the team.

Sam Reddish

The appointments of Sam Reddish as UK Sales Manager, and Alina Bostan as Area Sales Manager reflect BNP Paribas’ ongoing commitment to the construction and materials handling sectors and complement their experienced team, operating across the UK.

“I’m excited for this new role and very much look forward to growing our retail and wholesale finance solutions, establishing new relationships and building on BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ long-standing reputation as a customer focused financing partner.“

– Sam Reddish, UK Sales Manager, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK

“I have over 7 years’ experience in financial services, 4 of them in wholesale. I’m really looking forward to helping our partners and customers achieve their business goals, by investing the time to learn about their challenges and objectives and offering bespoke solutions.”

Alina Bostan

• – Alina Bostan, Area Sales Manager, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK

“I am delighted with the appointment of Sam and Alina both of whom will bring experience, energy and knowledge to their respective roles and will focus on driving forward our partner relationships in the Materials Handling sector.

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions has a long history in the Materials Handling sector and these appointments confirm our ongoing commitment to grow our footprint in this sector and supporting our partners to achieve their strategic ambitions.”

• – Tim Pulleyn, Head of Broker Sales, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK

Both additions possess a vast knowledge of sales and asset finance and are experienced in working alongside a variety of manufacturers and dealers. Sam brings with him a fantastic skillset, previously holding the role of National Key Account Manager; Alina has a strong reputation for leadership and delivering on customer’s needs, which will be an asset to the team.

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7th April 2022 – BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions (BNP Paribas), Europe’s leading providers of asset finance and leasing solutions, yesterday hosted their “Partner Economic Forum.”

Following the success of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ pre-pandemic events, the Forum brought together key influencers and stakeholders within finance and technology to discuss the latest industry developments.

Held at BNP Paribas’ Central London Headquarters, the event recognised the hard work of the leasing and finance industries throughout the Coronavirus pandemic and looked forward to a greener, more economically viable future.  

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions latest event marked the launch of the company’s new Green Technology business segment, “Tech for Good”. The new scheme will give businesses greater opportunities to use leasing to improve their green credentials, including optimising asset efficiency to grow revenue.

The conference featured a wide range of leading speakers from across BNP Paribas Group, including Paul Hollingsworth, BNP Paribas Chief European Economist, Martin Ardern, Head of Business Development at BNP Paribas Technology Lifecycle Solutions, Tracey Fuller, UK Head of CSR, Sarisher Mann, Sustainable Finance Communications Expert, and Graham Drew, Country Manager at BNP Paribas 3STEP IT.

The Economic Forum event, gathered together over 100 key influencers and partners of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. Panels highlighted the current economic climate, alongside ESG reporting and sustainability across the leasing finance sector. It also facilitated sector wide discussions from a range of esteemed companies such as Ricoh Capital, Kyocera and Acer, to share stories and network with industry colleagues.

Kickstarting the event, Martin Ardern, Head of Business Development at BNP Paribas Technology Lifecycle Solutions, said:

“BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions are delighted to welcome our friends, partners and colleagues from across the finance and leasing industries to our Partner Economic Forum. It is fantastic to finally be able to bring key influencers and players together after such an unprecedented two years for our sectors.”

Following that, BNP Paribas’ Chief European Economist, Paul Hollingsworth, provided a holistic macroeconomic outlook from a financial perspective. He said:

“Following the pandemic, the impacts of Brexit and now the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the shocks to the economy and the subsequent impact on inflation are becoming impossible to ignore. This is causing a squeeze on consumer incomes, and we expect to see this continue in the short-term.

“My takeaway is that it looks like we may be heading towards a stagflation environment, but I’m not sure we’re there yet. I don’t think the shock we’re seeing at the moment, is going to be a full-blown recession.”

Discussing ESG in the contemporary finance industry, Sarisher Mann, Sustainable Finance Communications Expert and Finance Engagement Communications Manager at BNP Paribas, said: 

“Environmental Social Governance is fast becoming a crucial lever in the way global businesses are run. In 2012, the Green Finance market was valued at around $5 billion and today it is over $540 billion. To accelerate this evolution, BNP Paribas has created a wide range of tangible solutions to help clients in their transition towards net zero. This includes targeting renewable energy, circular economy approaches, green buildings and mobility.”

Tracey Fuller, UK Head of CSR at BNP Paribas, added: 

“At BNP Paribas, we are passionate and committed to creating a sustainable future for the economy, our staff and society. It is crucial for corporates, big and small, to support knowledge sharing, learn, and generate ideas to scale up and create a sustainable culture shift. BNP Paribas has created several initiatives to support staff empowerment including toolkits, recognition of CSR engagement and open forums for discussion. We look forward to collaborating with our ecosystem on this journey towards a more sustainable future for all.”

Later on, Graham Drew, Country Manager at BNP Paribas 3STEP IT, discussed Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) for Channel Partners. He explained:

“The global pandemic has taught us we need to adapt to ongoing challenges, particularly the issues of sustainability and waste disposal.

“In three to five years’ time, we will see a tsunami of technology waste as pandemic purchased devices reach the end of their lifespan. Our research shows that 87% of business owners don’t know where this technology waste goes. It is imperative that there is investment at every level into new, sustainable solutions that give technology a second life.

“At BNP Paribas 3STEP IT, our solutions equip clients with the tools they need to address and meet their net zero targets, by responsibility refurbishing and recycling a wide range of technology products.”

The Partner Economic Forum was hosted by BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, the European leader in asset finance, who specialise in leasing and rental solutions for professional equipment, offered either directly to businesses or through its partners and their distribution channels.

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Martin Sleath is the latest addition to BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK’s experienced team, joining as Head of Credit for the Equipment Logistics Solutions division.

Martin will be responsible for the Credit Management team and the Proposals & Financial Securities team. He will manage the deal on-boarding process from proposal submission to final decision, as well as partner credit facilities across BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ wholesale & retail financing offers.

With over 20 years’ experience within the finance industry, Martin brings his expertise in both Risk and Credit to the role.

“I am delighted to be joining such an established and respected major player in the asset finance market. My focus will be on supporting our partners & their customers through a somewhat uncertain economic period, tackling the impacts of cash flow and supply issues with responsible, consistent lending and a solutions-based approach.”

– Martin Sleath, Head of Credit for Equipment Logistics Solutions BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK

“We are thrilled to welcome Martin to the team. Against the current economic backdrop, asset finance can play a key role in helping our manufacturer & dealer partners sell & business owners access the equipment they need to realise their longer term commercial objectives. Martin’s expertise and that of his experienced team will ensure we are best placed to deliver this to our partners and their customers.”

– Mark Richards, Head of Equipment the Logistics Business Unit for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK

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The appointment of Tracy Joseph as Head of Operations for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK’s Equipment Logistics Division reflects the funder’s ongoing commitment to talent acquisition and service development.

In this role, Tracy will be responsible for the Partner Management & Funding Teams at the originations stage, plus the Customer Services for the management of all in-life contracts.

Tracy brings a wealth of experience in asset finance, earned over 25 years working with manufacturers, dealers and brokers. Most recently she held the position of New Business Originations Manager at Aldermore Bank. Tracy has a strong reputation for executing on customer needs, inspiring and developing her people and a mind-set of continuous improvement.

“In this exciting role as Head of Operations I look forward to fostering new relationships with our partners and internal teams, and building on BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ reputation as a responsive and customer focussed financing partner.”

– Tracy Joseph, Head of Operations for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK’s Equipment Logistics Division

“We have a dedicated and talented team and I am delighted to attract someone of Tracy’s experience, energy and reputation to lead them into a new phase of our development. I have no doubt that Tracy will bring all of her strengths & market knowledge to further enhance & maintain consistently high service delivery standards to our partners, and develop our people to achieve their full potential.”

– Mark Richards, Head of the Equipment Logistics Business Unit for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK

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– Tim Pulleyn promoted to Head of Partner Sales

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions are pleased to announce that Mark Richards has been appointed General Manager and Tim Pulleyn has been appointed as Mark’s successor in his new role, as Head of Partner Sales.

Mark is a highly experienced industry professional with over 25 years’ experience, having previously held roles at both GE Capital and Hitachi. His career has been 100% focussed on vendor and broker financing, building strong long-term customer relationships based on understanding the importance of service excellence & partnership. In his previous role as Head of Partner Sales, Mark has been instrumental in taking the business to the next phase of the business growth and development.

In his new role, Mark will be responsible for the whole Equipment Logistic and Solutions business division, overseeing Sales, Credit and Operations across the following markets – Construction, Food & Agriculture, Materials Handling and Commercial Vehicles.

On his appointment, Mark Richard comments,

“Despite the obvious challenges of the last 18 months due to the pandemic, we have seen strong year-on-year growth across many areas of our business. I would like to say a huge thank you to all our customers for their support and trust in us during this period and to our staff for their commitment.”

“The long-term view of BNP Paribas puts Leasing Solutions firmly at the heart of the group strategy, enabling us to weather the different economic cycles while maintaining consistency in our proposition, and to build lasting relationships with our partners in a mutually beneficial way.”

“This, combined with the strong, talented team I will be working with as we enter this next chapter, makes me feel excited about the future for both us and our customers. For myself and the leadership team, it’s critical we are in constant communication with our customers, hearing them so that we can listen, learn and act to deliver a service that is consistent, reliable and does what they need.”

Tim Pulleyn succeeds Mark Richards, as the new Head of Partner Sales. Tim is also highly experienced within the industry, as a proven credit & sales leader across a range of disciplines including global banking, international leasing and asset finance. Most recently having held the position of Head of Structured Finance at Metro Bank before joining BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK in 2019 as Head of the Broker division. Since 2019, Tim has fostered great relationships with the Brokers, making a significant impact, capitalising on his already extensive network of contacts and knowledge.

Tim Pulleyn says,

“I am delighted to be taking up this new role within the company. I feel proud to work for a business that is one of Europe’s most trusted providers of asset finance. As a team, we are committed to supporting partners with specialist knowledge to help them achieve their growth ambitions – performance through partnership. One of the ways we do this is by building strategic alliances, aligning our expertise to the needs of our partners through a deep understanding of their requirements.”

“In the next few months, one of my priorities will be to continue to talk to our customers, understand where we can really add value in the leasing cycle and make sure we deliver that value consistently, day in day out.”

 

Mark Richards, Equipment Logistic and Solutions General Manager at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK, said:

“Tim’s appointment as Head of Partner Sales further cements our ambitions to keep putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. Tim and his team will continue to build real customer focus, ensuring it remains at the forefront of every decision we make.”

Rachel Appleton, CEO of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK, comments:

“I am absolutely delighted to welcome both Mark and Tim in their new roles. As General Manager, Mark will be able to build further on his achievements to date. Mark has proven his commitment to both our customers and our business, building a sales strategy, which focuses on adding value at every stage in the leasing cycle.”

“Likewise, Tim has made a significant impact across our broker markets since joining us in 2019, using his wealth of knowledge to build a solid proposition.”

“I have no doubt that these moves will continue to strengthen our commitment to long-term partnerships across the diverse range of markets we operate. This will help us all move forward together, as we emerge from the period of uncertainty the crisis has brought, into a new period of growth and opportunity.“

-ENDS-

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