The UK’s largest invoice finance provider, Bibby Financial Services, has appointed Leicester based Thomas Ludden as business development manager for East Anglia and the East Midlands.

Ludden (pictured) has 11 years’ experience in invoice finance and will be based in Bibby’s Leicester office.

He said: “Bibby Financial Services remains the most proactive asset based lender in the market and the team take great pride in the solutions we provide.

“It’s great to be working amongst such a strong team with real growth ambitions for the region.”

Kelly Hamill, head of sales for East Anglia and the East Midlands for Bibby Financial Services, added: “We’re currently providing upwards of £100 million to businesses across the Midlands and East Anglia; helping them to grow by supporting recruitment and investment plans.

“With Tom’s tenacity and commitment to the business, I’m confident that his expertise will benefit our efforts further; enabling us to increase the vital support we provide to businesses.”