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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

Lejla Hodzic

London Chief Risk Officer lejla@growthlending.com

Lejla is a former professional gymnast, part-time yogi, fresh-air fanatic and self-proclaimed globe-trotter, turned mother-of-two-under-three, who speaks three languages and loves a catch-up with friends over a glass of bubbly.

UK chartered and certified accountant
Began her career in financial services in 2005
Previously worked for KPMG and Barclays

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

Julian Hornby

London Director of Debt Finance Tel: +44 (0)20 3854 3530 julian@growthlending.com View linkedin profile

Julian is gradually coming to terms with the fact that his dream of playing for Chelsea is not materialising. As a result, he’s had to broaden his horizons into playing numerous other sports, travelling Europe and enjoying music festivals.

He was part of the GapCap team, which was acquired by the Growth Lending Group in 2020, bringing with him first-hand start-up experience. Career highlights include a £5m facility for social-first publisher Jungle Creations and a £10m facility for a digital freight forwarding start-up.