The Leasing Foundation unveils the 2024 30 under 30

The Leasing Foundation has announced its 2024 30 under 30 index.  Now in its fourth year, this initiative celebrates exceptional young talent in the asset finance sector, showcasing their achievements and rewarding their passion, creativity and innovation.

Supported by Asset Finance Connect and sponsored by Acquis, this annual index shines a spotlight on the most innovative and inspiring leaders under 30 in the industry. Representing 30 different lenders and service providers, these individuals are not just contributing to the sector – they are driving change. Many are combining a commitment to business growth with fresh approaches that are shaping the future of asset finance.

The 2024 rising stars were officially recognised at yesterday’s Asset Finance Connect autumn conference. Profiles of the 30 under 30 2024 cohort can be found in the Asset Finance Young Professionals Report.

Nathan Mollett, non-exec director of the Leasing Foundation and head of asset finance at United Trust Bank, said: “Each year our 30 Under 30 index highlights the talent that will define the future of asset finance. This year’s cohort is exceptional, with their ambition, vision and innovation. They bring the diversity, energy and talent we need to move the industry forward. We’re delighted to celebrate their achievements and can’t wait to see what they do next. Congratulations to each and every one in our 2024 cohort!”

The Leasing Foundation 2024 30 under 30 are (in alphabetical order by first name):

Name	Company
Andrew Burley	Funding Circle
Arno Lawrence	Lloyds
Beth Prudames	Apollo Capital
Chloe White	Metro Bank
Dominic Gibbs	DF Capital
Ed Rixon	Shawbrook
Emma Mears	Approved Finance
Ewan Davies	Acquis
Fraser Picken	Investec
Gabby Clancy	Haydock
Henry Bragginton	Lombard
Jamie Thomas	Alfa Financial Software
Jane Bird	CGI
Jodie Leonard	Liberty
Jordan Barrett	Shire
Joshua Mendelsohn	Aldermore
Katie Felce	Arkle
Kyle Dyett	Novuna
Lauren Grant	VAS
Liam Delaney	MAF Finance
Maddy Pooley	Simply
Matthew Bennett	Propel Finance
Megan Wheeldon	JCB Finance
Raf Sabino	UTB
Robbie McLeod	Lendscape
Sam Musgrave	Dealer Net Finance
Samantha Grimshaw	AFS
Tom Floodgate	Sedulo
Tom Hollyoake	Paragon
Will Johnson	Rural Finance

30 under 30 criteria

Entry was open to any UK-based asset finance or leasing professional, aged 29 or younger on 30 September 2024, working for either a lender or a service provider.  Candidates could either nominate themselves, or be nominated, by demonstrating:

• Overall performance within their role
• Tangible examples of coaching or inspiring other young people within the business
• Driver of change or transformation within the business
• Champions of D&I within the business
• Involvement in promotion of the industry outside of the day job
• Charitable activity