Bristol-based invoice finance provider Optimum Finance has appointed David Tugwell as an account executive to support its lead generation and new business team.

Tugwell has worked in the client services and banking industries for 18 years, having latterly been a branch manager for Barclays.

He said: “The challenges facing SMEs and smaller businesses require a holistic approach, with customer service at its core. I am delighted to be joining Optimum to help build upon their success.”

Ant Persse, CEO of Optimum Finance, added: “David has particular skill in identifying specific business needs and in providing the tools to help them thrive.

“He will play an essential role in ensuring that our clients receive the highly professional credit control and administrative support they need as part of a seamless invoice finance solution. It will mean our customers secure the funding they need, when and how they need it.

“We are delighted to welcome him to the team and help us open new doors within retail and the corporate banking sector.”