Aldermore, a specialist bank, appointed James Pigrem as business development manager within the manufacturer and dealer services team in its asset finance division.

Pigrem has more than 13 years of experience in the industry, most recently working for GE Capital Equipment Finance where he held a variety of roles. He was a member of the field-based sales team at GE, and operated within the materials handling, construction and transportation verticals, working closely with both vendors and intermediaries to source valuable origination opportunities.

In his new role, Pigrem will support Brian Warbrick, focusing on Aldermore’s growing presence within the materials handling sector.

“Aldermore is a growing business that has made real inroads into the UK business lending market in recent years,” Pigrem said. “I’m looking forward to playing a key role in strengthening the team’s capabilities and using my existing relationships to broaden the bank’s client base, as we continue to help small- and medium-sized businesses gain access to the funding they need to achieve their ambitions.”

Stewart Good, head of manufacturer of dealer services for Aldermore, said, “James’s appointment further demonstrates our commitment and focus on our manufacturer and dealer services offering and he brings a wealth of industry experience that will support our existing field sales team. Moving forward, we are aiming to grow our partnership community and expand our reach across both existing and new market sectors, as well as introducing new capabilities and products through our sales platform.”