The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers has appointed two new lender directors to its board for 2026, with Jon Wilcox, business lead for commercial lending technology and platforms at Lloyds Bank, and Nova Everidge, director of asset finance at Metro Bank, joining with immediate effect.

The appointments are intended to strengthen lender patron representation at board level and ensure the association’s governance remains closely aligned with the realities of intermediary-led SME lending.

They follow the addition of Angela Norman of YBS Commercial and Josh Levy of Ultimate Finance, who joined the board as patron directors during 2025.

Wilcox works within Lloyds Commercial Banking, where he leads on lending technology and platform development. He joined Lloyds 13 years ago and has held roles spanning propositions, programme management, strategy and direct sales.

More recently, he led the intermediaries and specialist lending teams, working closely with the NACFB.

He said: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the board at the NACFB. Having seen first-hand the role the Association plays in fostering strong relationships and championing compliance and professionalism in the industry, I can’t wait to jump in and try to help further that impact.”

Everidge leads Metro Bank’s asset finance proposition, having joined the bank’s asset finance division in 2016. Since then, she has progressed through a number of senior operational and distribution roles.

Prior to joining Metro Bank, she held positions across the asset finance sector, including roles at Aldermore, Close Brothers, ING Lease UK and GE Capital European Equipment Finance.

She said: “In asset finance, speed, clarity and good outcomes are everything – and the NACFB’s work in championing professionalism and strong practice is a key part of that.

“Brokers are often the route to market for SMEs looking to fund essential equipment, and I’m pleased to be joining the board to help strengthen the intermediary-led asset finance ecosystem.”

Jim Higginbotham, chief executive of the NACFB, said: “Jon and Nova bring exactly the kind of perspective the NACFB values – practical, market-facing leadership grounded in real experience of supporting brokers and SMEs.

“Their combined expertise across intermediary-led lending, asset finance, and platform development will strengthen the board as we continue to champion high standards, broker professionalism, and a healthy, competitive funding ecosystem that works for small businesses.”

Simon Featherstone, who was appointed chair of the trade body in autumn 2025, added: “The NACFB’s strength lies in bringing the right voices into the room – voices that understand brokers, understand customers, and understand the responsibilities that come with serving the SME market.

“I’m delighted to welcome Jon and Nova to the board and I look forward to the contribution they will make as we build on the Association’s momentum through 2026.”

The NACFB also confirmed that Andy Taylor of Haydock Finance and Nick Baker of Allica Bank have completed their tenures as lender directors. The association thanked both for their contribution and confirmed it will remain closely connected with them.