Brian D. DePonte to lead Key Equipment Finance clean energy division

Adam D. Warner, president of Key Equipment Finance, an affiliate of KeyCorp, said: “Brian is a proven leader who understands evolving markets and how to meet the needs of clients in the energy space.

“Under Brian’s leadership, the Key Equipment Finance Clean Energy team will strategically deploy capital that positively impacts our environment and energy independence, all of which contribute to our Key4Green sustainability efforts.”

Previously, DePonte was senior vice-president of energy solutions. He joined Key Equipment Finance in 2011 and was senior vice-president for key government finance.

Prior to joining Key, he was vice-president of sales and operations for the Municipal Services Group. He has also held sales and management positions at Columbine Systems (now Harris Corp.) and Transamerica Commercial Finance.

Key Equipment Finance manages nearly $13 billion in assets and originates nearly $6 billion of equipment financing annually.