Time Finance has appointed Rowan Dearden as regional sales manager in its vendor finance team.

Dearden (pictured) joins with six years of experience in the financial services industry after holding a previous position at Close Brothers as an area sales manager, where he focused on building and nurturing long-lasting relationships with introducers.

In his new role, Dearden will be responsible for bringing on new business in the hard asset department and supporting the growth of Time Finance’s asset finance offering, expanding its presence across the South West.

Dearden said: “I am thrilled to join Time Finance as they continue their growth journey as a flexible and dynamic lender. Their dedication to speed in helping SMEs access funding is what set them apart for me and I look forward to adopting their efficient salesman-led structure to further develop their vendor finance offering.”

The announcement follows a number of recent appointments within Time Finance, including Alice Cox and Georgina Harrison as relationship managers in their Reading and Manchester offices.

Matt Graham, head of vendor sales at Time Finance, added: “Rowan is a perfect addition to the Vendor Team here at Time Finance. With six years of experience in a role with similar responsibilities, his experience is invaluable in broadening our footprint across the UK and providing expert solutions for those SMEs seeking vital asset finance support. We’re delighted to have him join.”