New Appointment: Simon Macleod, Head of Sales, Mid-Market

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We’re very pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Macleod to a newly created role of Head of Sales, Mid-Market at ABN AMRO Commercial Finance. Simon will be leading the rapidly expanding mid-market team, reporting to the Head of Sales & Origination, Jeremy Harrison.

Simon joins ABN AMRO from AON Trade Credit Insurance Brokers, where he was Head of National Sales and previously worked at Santander as Divisional Director Trade and Working Capital.  His background in business development and sales leadership comes from over 30 years’ experience in corporate and commercial banking at HSBC, NAB, Barclays, Santander and NWB/RBS.  

Simon has specialised in working capital finance - ABL, International Trade and Supplier Finance, Stock Funding Solutions and Foreign Exchange – working both in the U.K. and overseas, predominantly in the Far East, as a Trade Finance trainer in China, Singapore and Indonesia.   

Simon Macleod Head of Sales Mid-Market, ABN AMRO Commercial Finance, ‘We live in interesting times and never has it been more important for companies, large and small, to have the right finance provider, working in partnership, providing long-term stability and supporting growth.  I believe ABN AMRO Commercial Finance is such a provider, and I am excited and proud to be joining to head up the most highly experienced and motivated sales origination team in the ABL mid-market’ 

Jeremy Harrison, Head of Sales & Origination,

Our commitment and focus to support UK Mid -Market and SME Companies through these economic headwinds has been the key driver in the creation of a role dedicated to lead our established but ever-growing mid-market team. Simon will bring with him not only a vast sector knowledge but also an impressive network to support the team. I am delighted to welcome Simon to ABN AMRO and wish him every success as we help build our business further.