Appointments George Ashworth joins Virgin Money Published: 15th October 2015 Share George Ashworth has left his role as managing director of the UK branch of ABN AMBRO Lease to join Virgin Money as the bank announces a potential push into SME banking. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, Virgin Money said it was ‘delighted’ to welcome Ashworth, who has a 25 year track record in SME banking and was previously head of asset finance at Aldermore Bank and chairman of the asset finance division of the Finance & Leasing Association. Pat Sweet Correspondent - Asset Finance Connect Sign up to our newsletter Featured Stories AppointmentsPolestar appoints Jonas Engström Chief Operating Officer Leasing ProfessionalsAFPA Trust spreads festive cheer with 12 Days of Christmas giveaway Corporate Member Thought LeadersFCA Board Report findings: Key insights for asset finance