NACFB appoints two new lender board directors for 2026

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has expanded its board with the appointment of two new lender directors for 2026, strengthening the trade body’s Patron representation and deepening its expertise across lending technology and asset finance.

Jon Wilcox, business lead for commercial lending technology and platforms at Lloyds Bank, and Nova Everidge, director of asset finance at Metro Bank, have both joined the Association’s leadership team. Their appointments follow the addition of Angela Norman (YBS Commercial) and Josh Levy (Ultimate Finance) as Patron directors in 2025, marking a continued investment in broadening the board’s market experience.

Wilcox brings more than a decade of commercial banking experience at Lloyds, where he has held roles spanning propositions, strategy, sales, programme management, and – most recently – leadership of intermediaries and specialist lending teams. He has worked closely with the NACFB in recent years and said he is eager to contribute further.

“I am absolutely delighted to be joining the board at the NACFB,” he said. “Having seen first-hand the role the Association plays in fostering strong relationships and championing compliance and professionalism in the industry, I can’t wait to jump in and try to help further that impact.”

Everidge, who leads Metro Bank’s Asset Finance proposition, has spent her career in asset finance, progressing through senior operational and distribution roles since joining the bank in 2016. Her previous experience includes positions at Aldermore, Close Brothers, ING Lease UK and GE Capital European Equipment Finance.

“In asset finance, speed, clarity and good outcomes are everything – and the NACFB’s work in championing professionalism and strong practice is a key part of that,” she said. “Brokers are often the route to market for SMEs looking to fund essential equipment, and I’m pleased to be joining the board to help strengthen the intermediary-led asset finance ecosystem.”

NACFB CEO Jim Higginbotham welcomed the appointments, highlighting the value of their frontline experience.

“Jon and Nova bring exactly the kind of perspective the NACFB values – practical, market-facing leadership grounded in real experience of supporting brokers and SMEs,” he said. “Their combined expertise across intermediary-led lending, asset finance, and platform development will strengthen the board as we continue to champion high standards, broker professionalism, and a healthy, competitive funding ecosystem that works for small businesses.”

Chair Simon Featherstone, appointed in autumn 2025, added: “The NACFB’s strength lies in bringing the right voices into the room – voices that understand brokers, understand customers, and understand the responsibilities that come with serving the SME market.

“I’m delighted to welcome Jon and Nova to the board and I look forward to the contribution they will make as we build on the Association’s momentum through 2026.”

The NACFB also confirmed that Andy Taylor (Haydock Finance) and Nick Baker (Allica Bank) have completed their tenures as lender directors. The Association extended its thanks for their service, noting that both remain valued friends of the NACFB.