Associate Member Community Hickman Shearer joins Finance Connect as Associate Member Published: 17th February 2026 Share Finance Connect has welcomed Hickman Shearer as a new Associate Member, strengthening our network of trusted professional services partners and expanding the expertise available to our community. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and supporting businesses across the asset finance ecosystem with specialist insight and practical solutions. Tim Howard, Managing Director at Hickman Shearer, said: “We are delighted to join Finance Connect as an Associate Member. “This partnership reflects our commitment to engaging more deeply with the broader finance community. We look forward to connecting with other like-minded businesses requiring our valuation services, sharing insights, and building relationships that create value and drive growth across the industry.” Hickman Shearer is a capital asset advisory firm that supports organisations with the valuation, management, and sales of their assets. The firm combines long-standing industry experience with digital tools, including its Valoxpro platform, to provide market data and insight across a range of sectors. With head offices in Reading and Sheffield, Hickman Shearer works with a broad client base that includes corporates, public sector bodies, insurers, lenders, investors, and professional advisors. The team provides advice and professional services relating to plant, machinery, equipment, inventory, and the built environment, supporting asset-rich organisations at different stages of their business and asset life cycle. This practical, insight-led approach enables clients to address complex asset-related challenges and make informed decisions. Edward Peck, CEO of Finance Connect, added: “We are pleased to welcome Hickman Shearer to the Finance Connect community. “Their reputation in capital asset advisory, combined with their innovative use of technology and real-time market intelligence, makes them a valuable addition to our network. We look forward to facilitating meaningful connections between Hickman Shearer and our members, helping businesses access specialist valuation expertise to support informed decision-making and growth.” For more information, visit https://hickman-shearer.co.uk or follow Hickman Shearer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hickman-shearer/. To learn more about becoming a Finance Connect Corporate or Associate Member, contact Joe Nilsson, Business Development Director, at +44 (0) 7379 096 111 or via email at joenilsson@finance-connect.com. Associate Member Hickman Shearer Hickman Shearer is the authority in capital asset advisory, blending decades of experience with cutting-edge digital solutions to revolutionise the way businesses… View Profile All members Joe Nilsson Business Development Director - Finance Connect Sign up to our newsletter Featured Stories Corporate Member CommunityNACFB backs Sam West Foundation as charity partner for 2026/27 CommunityInside the Leaders’ Summit Europe: new podcast episode live CommunityAFPA Trust announces return of ‘The Big Golf’ for 2026