Haydock Finance has appointed a specialist credit underwriter to strengthen its agricultural division, the company said.

Vanessa Burger has taken up the newly created role with a remit to support growth and increase the team’s expertise in their agriculture offering.

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Vanessa has been involved in both commercial and development finance for agriculture for over 11 years so brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience.

Head of Agriculture, Jon Hercman, said, “Vanessa’s role is an important addition to the agriculture team.

“She embodies our hands-on, customer-focused approach and, like all of us, she enjoys helping businesses to innovate and thrive.”

Burger said: “I have always had a passion for agriculture having grown up on a farm in South Africa where my father farmed sugarcane, pigs and poultry. I attended agricultural college and thereafter completed my Bachelor of Accounting Science degree.

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“I thrive on feeling part of a farmer’s successes by helping them to fund their ambitions and I am looking forward to putting my knowledge and experience to good use at Haydock.”

Haydock appoints Hercman to spearhead move into agriculture

Haydock Finance was established in 1980 and has a tangible net worth in excess of £20m and gross receivables in excess of £300m, according to the company’s website.

In 2020, the company was accredited by the British Business Bank to offer financing via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).

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