Specialist insurance provider to the equipment finance industry Acquis has strengthened its team with the appointments of Peter Austin, Shawn O’Neill and Thomas Griffith as vice presidents of business development.
Based in Philadelphia, the three will each lead sales activity across U.S. regions (Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, Midwest and Southwest), supporting Acquis’ continued growth.
Austin will cover the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast territories, bringing nearly two decades of experience at Siemens Financial Services. With expertise across the financial services sector, automotive and IT, Austin will focus on driving regional growth and supporting clients with innovative, value-added insurance solutions.
O’Neill will lead business development in the Midwest and joins Acquis with a strong background in strategic sales, having held senior positions including strategic sales manager at North Star Leasing and enterprise account executive at LANStatus.
In the Southwest, Griffith brings a wealth of experience from his career in the asset finance and leasing industry, including senior roles at DLL, Siemens and nearly 19 years at Phillips Medical Capital as vice president of business development.
Working alongside the existing team, Austin, O’Neill and Griffith will lead sales activity in their respective territories.
“We are delighted to welcome Peter, Shawn and Thomas to the Acquis team in the U.S.,” Nick Leader, CEO of Acquis, said. “Their combined expertise in leasing and insurance strengthens our commitment to delivering even greater value to lessors across the asset finance industry. With a growing presence in this dynamic market, we are focused on helping our partners unlock new revenue opportunities, enhance customer service and reduce portfolio risk through tailored equipment insurance solutions. This investment in talent demonstrates our belief in the strong growth potential of the U.S market and our determination to support lessors in driving sustainable performance and long-term success.”
