Premier Invoice and Asset Based Lender Venture Finance today announces the appointment of Mike Davis as Regional Manager in the East Anglia region. Mike brings with him over 20 years experience of business-to-business relationship management and development.

Prior to joining Venture, Mike was Regional Manager at GE Commercial Finance where he was responsible for SME and mid-market deals. His experience comes from many years in banking where he managed a portfolio of 35 major brands such as Starbucks, John Lewis and Moss Bros and his broad knowledge of working with all types of UK business will strengthen Venture’s regional presence in the East Anglia region.

Mike will be tasked with successfully developing Venture’s business model in the region, focussed on working with the wider professional community to assist businesses in achieving their goals.

Mike comments: “East Anglia has a strong regional identity and well established professional community and there are significant opportunities to support local businesses. I am delighted to join Venture during such an exciting time for the company. Venture is one of a handful of independent ABL lenders that have committed itself to the region and I’m sure this will play well with anyone who is interested in the commercial success of East Anglia. I’m looking forward to furthering Venture’s reputation throughout East Anglia and continue the trend of setting Venture apart from its competitors.”

Ian Burman, Venture Regional Director, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Mike on board. His wealth of experience and knowledge of our sector will play a key role in providing the support to East Anglian businesses – a region that has always presented a great deal of opportunity with many strong small and medium sized businesses.

“This year marks Venture’s 20th in operation. We are one of the pioneers of Asset Based Lending in the UK and have seen businesses through both good and challenging times. As part of the ABN AMRO group and ultimately owned by the Dutch Government, we are a tremendously solid partner in turbulent times and are committed to supporting businesses across the region.”