The Leasing Foundation unveils the 2025 30 Under 30

The Leasing Foundation has announced its 2025 30 Under 30 index, now in its fifth year, celebrating the most impressive emerging talent across the UK asset finance sector.

Supported by Asset Finance Connect and sponsored by Acquis, the index shines a spotlight on young professionals who are not only excelling in their roles but also shaping the future of the industry through innovation, leadership, and impact. Representing 29 different organisations, this year’s cohort reflects the growing strength, diversity and energy of the next generation.

Recognition took place yesterday at the Asset Finance Connect autumn conference, where the 2025 30 Under 30 were congratulated by Shanika Amarasekara, Chief Executive of the Finance & Leasing Association, and Jame Rudolf, Chief Commercial Officer at Acquis.

Lauren McQuilken, director of the Leasing Foundation NextGen group and business development manager (asset finance) at United Trust Bank, said:

“The 30 Under 30 index showcases the energy, diversity and ambition that will define the future of asset finance. This year’s nominees are exceptional, not just in performance but in purpose. They are growing businesses, supporting others and actively pushing the industry forward. We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and excited to see what comes next.”

The Leasing Foundation 2025 30 Under 30 are (in alphabetical order by first name):

Name	Company
Adam Cooper	Simply
Alex Tait	Lombard
Alice Frankish	DF Capital
Ben Rose	Funding Circle
Callum Bough	WSC Finance Ltd
Darakhshan Fazail	NETSOL Technologies Europe Ltd
Dominic Bronti	Arkle Finance
Evie Vine	Liberty Leasing
Grace Roberts	Compass Business Finance
Grace Rust	Approved Finance
Henry Jones	Novuna
Jack Walters	BPCE Equipment Solutions
Jack Heys	Haydock Finance
Jack Crowe	Shire Leasing
Jake Dye	MAF Finance
James Bremridge	Principal Business Finance
Jasmine Vickery	Simply
Jazmine Frost	CGI
Jess Davies	White Oak
Lucy Ford	AFS
Manik Tamber	Metro Bank
Marshall Parr	Charles and Dean Finance
Onyeka Obi	Mitsubishi HC Capital
Owen Sanders	Propel Finance
Rhiannon McKaig	Breadalbane Finance
Samuel Letchfield	Renaissance Asset Finance
Sarah Pocock	Acquis
Selim Jedidi-Ayoub	Alfa
Taylor Nolan	NexGen Business Finance
Tommy Edwards	UTB

30 Under 30 criteria:

Entry was open to any UK-based asset finance or leasing professional aged 29 or under on 30 September 2025, working for either a lender or service provider. Candidates were nominated, or could nominate themselves, based on evidence of:

Outstanding performance in the role
Inspiring or developing others
Driving change or innovation
Advocacy for diversity and inclusion
External industry contribution
Charitable or community impact

Download the Asset Finance Young Professionals Report 2025 which showcases the outstanding individuals recognised in the Leasing Foundation’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2025.