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Keith Kirkland

Senior Vice President of Sales +1 (770) 298-4430 keith@growthlending.com

In an effort to stay young and even remotely cool, Keith spends his time with his two twenty-something daughters and their friends, occasionally presents lectures to college students at Samford University and teaches high school students at church every Sunday. This may, or may not, be working.

B.S. Finance, Samford University
Experience of working capital financing, asset based lending and invoice lending
Previously worked at eCapital, ExWorks Capital, Presidential Financial and Heller Financial

Howard Sturgeon

Business Development Executive +1 (712) 899-9658 howard@growthlending.com

In pursuit of experiencing new cultures, people and challenges, Howard has leveraged his precarious soccer abilities to follow his ambition of playing and coaching collegiate soccer. Alongside this he has been travelling, earning multiple degrees, attempting to learn new languages and honing his expertise in invoice finance.

MBA in Management, Briar Cliff University
Assistant Coach of Women’s Soccer, Houston Christian University
Previous invoice finance experience at Republic Business Credit and Growth Lending

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Jack Trowbridge

London Regional Head (US) Tel: +44 (0)7525 118397 jack@growthlending.com

Still holding on to his aspirations of making it as a professional sportsman in some shape or form, Jack can often be found on the football pitch, tennis court or golf course, slowly coming to terms with reality.

BA, English, University of Bristol
Founding partner of the fintech lender GapCap (now part of Growth Lending)
Played a key role in achieving Growth Lending’s CBILS accreditation in 2020
Now heads up the Growth Lending US team

Adam Brinn

London Regional Head Tel: +44(0)7519375314 adam@growthlending.com

When not trying to keep up with two very active children, Adam can be found in the gym, playing football or relaxing on the golf course. Motorsport is his favourite hobby, but he also has a passion for rock music and has recently taken up learning to play the guitar.

14 years’ experience of financing SMEs and corporates
Studying for a Bachelor’s degree in business management and accounting
Previously worked for OakNorth, Metro Bank and Barclays

Chris Mears

Bristol Regional Head Tel: +44(0)7761747307 chris@growthlending.com

Chris loves living and working in the beautiful south west. When not running around after his four daughters, he will have a go at most sports and outdoor activities – mainly to justify a busy social life. He is also an enthusiastic, if destructive, handyman.

MBA qualified
Previously spent 17 years in commercial and corporate banking
Previously spent 18 years as an army officer, deployed around the world

Katherine Woodfine

London Director of Debt Finance +44 (0)7790 802962 katherinew@growthlending.com

Katherine is never happier than when travelling to new and exotic destinations. When at home, she can be found trying to seek out hidden gems for food and drink, going on long countryside walks and chasing after her niece.

More than 8 years’ experience in private equity and debt investment
Previously worked at Horizon Capital and Puma Investment Management
CFA charter-holder
1st class (Honours) degree from the University of Nottingham

Johan van der Walt

Bristol Business Development Director +44 (0)7933 821831 johan@growthlending.com

With more than a decade of experience in audit and portfolio management, Johan’s specialist knowledge spans a range of sectors, including food and beverage, manufacturing, back-to-back lending, insurance and power and utilities.

Johan also has extensive experience looking after distressed businesses. Additionally, Johan was the inaugural winner of Growth Lending’s much-coveted MVP award!

More than 10 years’ experience in audit and portfolio management
Chartered accountant – CA (SA), 2014
Previously worked for Deloitte, EY and Outsourced CFO
Joined the team in 2018

Bryony McIver

London Associate Director: Debt Finance bryony@growthlending.com

Bryony’s greatest loves are people, culture and new experiences. Recent travels led her to New York and Central and South America, where she learned everything from Spanish to scuba diving. Outside work, you’ll find her enjoying brunch, the sunshine and any music concert that happens to be on.