The Leasing Foundation has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Ed Peck, founder of Finance Connect and Neil Temple, head of asset finance product at Lloyds Banking Group, to its board of directors.
Ed joins the Foundation as a non-executive director, bringing deep sector knowledge and a long track record in publishing, research and industry engagement. As founder of Finance Connect, he has played a central role in creating a community that connects lenders, brokers and suppliers across auto, asset, equipment and receivables finance. Ed will support the Foundation’s work on content and community engagement, building on the collaboration already established between AFC and the Leasing Foundation.
Neil joins the board with responsibility for co-leading the Innovation workstream, working alongside Cat Powell. Neil heads the asset finance product function at Lloyds Banking Group and has worked across a range of roles since joining the bank as a graduate including pricing, commercial performance and strategy. He brings strong insight into customer need, product design and the future of business finance as well as a commitment to supporting fresh thinking across the industry.
Ylva Oertengren, chair of the Leasing Foundation, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Ed and Neil to the board. Both bring real experience, energy and a clear commitment to moving our industry forward. Not only will their individual strengths add enormous value to the Foundation, but the support of their respective organisations is proof of the industry-wide recognition of the importance of the Foundation’s work.”
The Leasing Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation supporting the business finance sector through five workstreams: NextGen, EDI, Innovation, Sustainability and Giving. Its mission is to build a diverse, world-class community in asset finance and create opportunities for people at every stage of their careers.
