Aldermore has appointed Anthony Hicks as business development manager within its invoice finance team, with responsibility for broker and client relationships across the south of England.

In his new role, Hicks (pictured) will work closely with brokers and businesses to provide flexible invoice finance solutions, supporting companies looking to release working capital and fund growth.

He joins Aldermore with more than a decade of experience across invoice finance, asset based lending and regional and commercial banking. Most recently, he was director of business development at Metro Bank, where his focus was primarily on invoice and asset based lending.

Earlier in his career, Hicks worked in ship broking before moving into financial services. Aldermore said his broad background and leadership experience would strengthen its invoice finance proposition and support the development of long-term broker partnerships.

Chris Meldrum, head of business development for invoice finance at Aldermore, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Anthony to the invoice finance team. His extensive industry experience, combined with strong leadership credentials, makes him an outstanding addition to our growing business.

“Anthony’s appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our capability and bringing in talented specialists who can help deliver even greater value for our clients and partners.”

Hicks said he was pleased to be joining the bank at a time of continued focus on specialist finance.

He said: “I’m thrilled to have joined Aldermore. The bank’s collaborative culture and focus on delivering tailored, client-centred solutions really stood out to me.

“I believe Aldermore’s client-focused approach and breadth of offerings will make a real impact in the market, and I’m excited to play a part in that success. I look forward to working with brokers and businesses to help them access the funding they need to grow and move forward with confidence.”