AFS appoints Scott Early as Business Development Director

Asset Finance Solutions (UK) Ltd (AFS) has appointed Scott Early as Business Development Director in a newly created role aimed at supporting the continued growth of its broker network.

The appointment forms part of AFS’s strategy to strengthen the support available to its brokers while maintaining the relationship-led approach that has been central to the business as its network expands.

Early joins AFS having previously worked alongside the network during his time at InterBay Asset Finance, bringing experience of the asset finance sector and an existing understanding of AFS’s broker relationships.

Working alongside the company’s management team, he will focus on helping brokers develop their businesses by connecting them with the expertise, resources and opportunities available through the AFS network.

This will include encouraging greater use of marketing and sales support services, as well as identifying external opportunities that could help individual brokerages achieve their growth ambitions.

Based in the south of England, Early will also spend time meeting brokers face to face across the region, strengthening relationships and gaining a better understanding of their individual business requirements.

Lee Simms, Managing Director of AFS, said the new role reflects the importance of maintaining personal relationships as the network continues to expand.

“As our network continues to grow, it’s important that we retain the personal approach that has always been central to AFS. We want our brokers to have the right people around them, who understand their businesses and can help them take the next step.

“Creating this role is about making sure our brokers continue to receive that individual attention as they grow. Scott brings relevant industry experience and an understanding of our network, and I’m looking forward to seeing him work with our brokers and the wider team to help them make the most of the support available to them.”

Scott Early said his priority would be to understand the individual ambitions of brokers and ensure they can access the support needed to develop their businesses.

“I’m looking forward to getting out and meeting brokers, understanding their ambitions and helping them identify the resources and opportunities that can make a real difference to their businesses.

“Every brokerage is different, so it’s about taking the time to understand what each business needs and connecting them with the right people and support.”

AFS said the appointment reinforces its commitment to helping brokers grow their businesses by combining the resources of an established asset finance network with individual, relationship-focused support.