Seasoned credit expert joins BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK appoint Ian Corbett as head of central credit to drive growth
BASINGSTOKE-based BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK have appointed Ian Corbett as the new head of central credit for their Equipment and Logistics Solutions (ELS) division.
A highly experienced credit professional, Mr Corbett (pictured) has spent 28 years working in financial services for companies such as Aldermore, Investec Asset Finance and ING Lease, and so brings with him substantial expertise, market knowledge and industry connections.
He will be working within Leasing Solutions’ ELS division, which specializes in agricultural equipment, construction, materials handling and commercial vehicles.
‘There is a huge opportunity at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions,’ said Mr Corbett. ‘I’m joining a well-established and successful team and I’m looking forward to building on this success and leveraging my previous experience to support growth and develop new opportunities.’
Tristan Watkins, chief executive officer of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK, commented: ‘We’re thrilled to welcome Ian to the team. He has in-depth experience and an impressive network of contacts, both within the leasing sector as well as our core business markets.
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK lent over £1.25 billion in 2016 to more than 100,000 British businesses and Ian will play a key role in continuing to drive our growth in 2017 and beyond.’
