Skipton Business Finance expands in South with senior ABL appointment

Skipton Business Finance (SBF) has bolstered its presence in the South of England with the appointment of Chris Pacey as Portfolio Director, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing expansion of its Asset-Based Lending (ABL) proposition.

Pacey brings more than two decades of experience in receivables finance and asset-based lending, having worked with businesses across a diverse range of sectors and growth stages. He joins SBF from ThinCats, where he was instrumental in developing and delivering the firm’s Agile Capital proposition.

His career also includes senior roles at ABN AMRO Asset Based Finance and HSBC, where he built a strong reputation in relationship management, portfolio oversight, and driving new business growth.

In his new role, Pacey will support SBF’s sales teams across the South while overseeing regional operations. The appointment is expected to enhance collaboration across the business and ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for brokers and clients throughout the region.

The move comes at a pivotal time for Skipton Business Finance as it accelerates the rollout of its ABL offering and evolves its funding solutions to meet rising demand from SMEs seeking flexible and scalable finance options.

Michelle Wilson, Chief Operating Officer at Skipton Business Finance, welcomed the appointment, saying:

“We’re delighted to welcome Chris to the team. His experience and understanding of the SME funding landscape will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our presence across the South.

“As we expand our ABL proposition and build on our existing offering, Chris will play a key role in supporting our growth ambitions, ensuring we are well positioned to support more businesses with flexible funding solutions, while continuing to deliver the high levels of service our brokers and clients expect.”

Pacey expressed enthusiasm about joining the business at a key moment in its growth journey. “I’m really pleased to be joining Skipton Business Finance at such an exciting time,” he said. “The expansion of its ABL proposition, alongside a strong existing offering, creates a compelling opportunity to support more SMEs and their advisors.

“I’m looking forward to working with teams across the region, strengthening relationships with brokers and clients, and helping to drive the next phase of growth.”