Mitsubishi HC Capital America, a non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America with $7.5 billion in owned and managed assets, hired Riley Thompson as vice president, head of direct sales.
As part of Mitsubishi HC Capital America’s overall strategy to expand the direct leasing portfolio, Thompson will be responsible for originating large ticket equipment leases and loans with corporate clients in diverse industry sectors across North America. Additionally, he will lead and manage a sales team that focuses on developing and promoting new capabilities around fair market value leases and the financing of as-a-service contracts, while cross-selling the broad capabilities of Mitsubishi HC Capital America.
“Joining Mitsubishi HC Capital America is an exciting opportunity to leverage my experience and drive impactful growth,” Thompson said. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here to deliver tailored solutions and exceed the expectations of our clients.”
Thompson served as senior vice president for US Bank, where he sat as chair/committee head for the Equipment Finance Leadership Counsel. Most recently, Thompson worked as senior vice president for Regions Bank, where he was instrumental in creating and implementing expansion efforts for the southwest regional sales team.
“Riley’s extensive background in equipment finance and his proven track record of leadership make him an invaluable addition to our team,” Chris Pagano, senior vice president, structured finance and leasing at Mitsubishi HC Capital America, said. “His ability to strategize and drive growth align perfectly with our goals. We look forward to the significant contributions he will make as we continue transforming our business.”
