The Leasing Foundation has announced its 2025 30 Under 30 index, now in its fifth year, celebrating the most impressive emerging talent across the UK asset finance sector.
Supported by Asset Finance Connect and sponsored by Acquis, the index shines a spotlight on young professionals who are not only excelling in their roles but also shaping the future of the industry through innovation, leadership, and impact. Representing 29 different organisations, this year’s cohort reflects the growing strength, diversity and energy of the next generation.
Recognition took place yesterday at the Asset Finance Connect autumn conference, where the 2025 30 Under 30 were congratulated by Shanika Amarasekara, CEO of the FLA and James Rudolf, chief commercial officer at Acquis.
Lauren McQuilken, director of the Leasing Foundation NextGen group and business development manager (asset finance) at United Trust Bank, said: “The 30 Under 30 index showcases the energy, diversity and ambition that will define the future of asset finance. This year’s nominees are exceptional, not just in performance but in purpose. They are growing businesses, supporting others and actively pushing the industry forward. We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and excited to see what comes next.”
The Leasing Foundation 2025 30 Under 30 are (in alphabetical order by first name):
| Name | Company | |
| 1 | Adam Cooper | Simply |
| 2 | Alex Tait | Lombard |
| 3 | Alice Frankish | DF Capital |
| 4 | Ben Rose | Funding Circle |
| 5 | Callum Bough | WSC Finance Ltd |
| 6 | Darakhshan Fazail | NETSOL Technologies Europe Ltd |
| 7 | Dominic Bronti | Arkle Finance |
| 8 | Evie Vine | Liberty Leasing |
| 9 | Grace Roberts | Compass Business Finance |
| 10 | Grace Rust | Approved Finance |
| 11 | Henry Jones | Novuna |
| 12 | Jack Walters | BPCE Equipment Solutions |
| 13 | Jack Heys | Haydock Finance |
| 14 | Jack Crowe | Shire Leasing |
| 15 | Jake Dye | MAF Finance |
| 16 | James Bremridge | Principal Business Finance |
| 17 | Jasmine Vickery | Simply |
| 18 | Jazmine Frost | CGI |
| 19 | Jess Davies | White Oak |
| 20 | Lucy Ford | AFS |
| 21 | Manik Tamber | Metro Bank |
| 22 | Marshall Parr | Charles and Dean Finance |
| 23 | Onyeka Obi | Mitsubishi HC Capital |
| 24 | Owen Sanders | Propel Finance |
| 25 | Rhiannon McKaig | Breadalbane Finance |
| 26 | Samuel Letchfield | Renaissance Asset Finance |
| 27 | Sarah Pocock | Acquis |
| 28 | Selim Jedidi-Ayoub | Alfa |
| 29 | Taylor Nolan | NexGen Business Finance |
| 30 | Tommy Edwards | UTB |
30 Under 30 criteria:
Entry was open to any UK-based asset finance or leasing professional aged 29 or under on 30 September 2025, working for either a lender or service provider. Candidates were nominated, or could nominate themselves, based on evidence of:
- Outstanding performance in the role
- Inspiring or developing others
- Driving change or innovation
- Advocacy for diversity and inclusion
- External industry contribution
- Charitable or community impact