Director general welcomes new hire
The Finance & Leasing Association has announced it has appointed John Phillipou to become the chairperson of its association. He succeeds Rebecca McNeil, who has been in the position since 2021.
Phillipou has over 25 years of experience in business lending, both in the UK and globally. Prior to becoming chair, Phillipou took on important roles in the financial sector, including in the Bank of Scotland, JCB Finance, Citigroup, Deutsche Leasing, and, currently, Paragon Bank.
“On behalf of the Board and the FLA staff, I would like to thank Rebecca McNeil for her service during the last two years. Her time as Chair provided great leadership and vision. We are delighted to welcome John into this role, and excited to see the contributions he will make to the membership and the wider industry,” said Stephen Haddrill, director general of the FLA.
“I’m proud to have been appointed Chair of the FLA,” said Phillipou. “The industry is on the verge of significant change in the coming years through technology advancements and I am looking forward to playing a role in its evolution, ensuring that the sector’s voice is heard with policymakers and raising its profile with industry.”
The FLA is a trade association for the UK consumer credit, motor finance, and asset finance sectors. It represents 75% of second charge lenders and have expressed its support for responsible lending. In 2022, members of the association provided £148 billion of new finance to UK businesses, households and the public sector.
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