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Appointments Sponsored by Appointments Gordon Brothers appoints Brian Wright as Managing Director of Lending Origination Published: 31st October 2025 Share Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has announced the appointment of Brian Wright as Managing Director, Lending Client Coverage & Origination, further strengthening the firm’s lending platform and market presence. In his new role, Wright will lead efforts to expand Gordon Brothers’ lending business and origination capabilities, delivering tailored, end-to-end asset-based solutions to clients across industries and geographies. “As the current leaders in unique asset-based lending, we continue to bolster our industry depth, and Brian’s impressive tenure in commercial banking, expertise, and wealth of cross-functional and cross-regional experience will help support the expansion of our market presence while building and maintaining relationships that help provide our clients with a full suite of multi-asset solutions,” said Kyle Shonak, Chief Transaction Officer at Gordon Brothers. Based in Chicago, Wright brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial banking, origination, and credit leadership, having worked with customers of all sizes and complexities. Prior to joining Gordon Brothers, he served as Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking Credit Simplification at a multinational financial services company. In that role, he led initiatives to streamline credit execution across all commercial banking businesses, integrating process and technology to enhance speed and support client growth. “I look forward to collaborating with leaders across the firm to drive the region’s go-to-market strategy and develop multi-faceted, asset-based solutions across asset services, lending, financing, and trading,” said Wright. Lisa Laverick Editor - Asset Finance Connect Sign up to our newsletter Featured Stories Corporate Member AppointmentsTime Finance appoints Julian Cassen to support South East SMEs AppointmentsPulse Finance appoints new Business Development Manager AppointmentsSOFICO strengthens Board of Directors with Yves Bonnefont