IAA-Advisory has announced the appointment of Ian Isaac, one of the UK’s most prominent asset finance leaders, as Director.
Isaac, who recently retired as Managing Director of Lombard, joins the advisory firm with what Founder Derek Soper describes as “unparalleled insight” and a career defined by “leadership experience and dedication to advancing the asset finance industry.”
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During his time at Lombard, the UK’s largest asset finance provider and part of the NatWest Group, Isaac spearheaded a number of customer-focused strategies and led innovation within the group. As MD he supported businesses across the spectrum, from SMEs to large corporates, in accessing vital funding. As a senior leader regulated under the FCA’s SMF3 designation, Isaac played a central role in raising awareness of accessible finance solutions across the UK.
Following his retirement, Isaac was appointed Chairman of JCB Finance Ltd, a UK equipment finance provider and joint venture between NatWest and JCB Excavators, specialising in asset finance for businesses across the construction, agricultural, and industrial sectors.
“I’ve long admired IAA-Advisory’s depth of expertise,” Isaac said, adding that he is “looking forward to contributing” to the firm’s continued impact on the asset finance sector.
At IAA-Advisory, Isaac brings a wealth of knowledge in areas such as credit, regulatory risk, product and in-life management, and distribution. He has led teams of more than 1,000 and is widely regarded as a trusted advisor with “deep knowledge of the UK corporate finance landscape.”
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By GlobalDataIAA-Advisory, which serves banks, captives, independents, and financial institutions, positions itself as a strategic partner for organisations navigating both day-to-day and long-term challenges in leasing and asset finance.
His contributions to the leasing industry was formally recognised when he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Leasing Life Awards in Milan in 2024.
