WeDo Business Finance has appointed Aman Gill as the new head of credit risk and underwriting, a newly created role.

The appointment is aimed at enhancing the company’s ability to expedite funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Gill has over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector.

Before joining WeDo Business Finance, Gill was part of Bibby Financial Services, where he held the position of head of trade services and corporate underwriter, focusing on structuring and underwriting asset-based lending facilities.

Gill said: “WeDo’s ambition and entrepreneurial spirit really stood out to me, and I’m looking forward to contributing to that momentum, from helping increase our average facility size, to playing a role in developing new products that meet the evolving needs of UK SMEs.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to blend robust risk management with innovation and commerciality, tapping into my experience of structuring and underwriting invoice finance and trade finance facilities over the years.”

The company, which currently has a lending portfolio exceeding £50m, has set a goal to reach £100m in the next three years.

WeDo Business Finance offers senior secured working capital facilities via invoice, trade and asset finance, along with additional services to support businesses in their growth, such as outsourced accountancy and back-office functions. 

Headquartered at Annie Kenney Mill in Chadderton, WeDo Business Finance serves a wide range of sectors, including engineering, recruitment, logistics, manufacturing and wholesale distribution.

Founded in 2019 by Mark Lindsay and Chris Robinson, the company has grown from an initial team of four to more than 70 employees across its network of offices.