Leasing Foundation appoints new board members

The Leasing Foundation has appointed two new board members – Cat Powell and Sam Dring – to drive its innovation channel. Both well known in the industry, they join the existing board of nine that lead the Foundation and steer its goals. 

Cat Powell, head of data insight and automation at Novuna Business Finance, brings a unique perspective to innovation and change.  With extensive consultancy experience, technical software development skills and a scientific research background, Cat is passionate about technological advancement and giving back to the industry. She has been actively involved with the Leasing Foundation for several years, supporting diversity and inclusion and promoting innovation within the industry.

Sam Dring, head of asset finance product at Lloyds Banking Group, is responsible for the commercial performance, risk profile, and strategic direction of the asset finance product across the commercial bank. He also leads the development of the sustainable lending proposition and sponsors learning and development initiatives across the wider lending and working capital business at Lloyds, focusing on fostering a learning culture.

Ylva Oertengren, chair of the Leasing Foundation, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Cat and Sam to the board. Their combined expertise and dedication to innovation will be invaluable as we continue to push the boundaries and drive forward our goals. Their appointments add enormous breadth to the leadership of the Foundation and strengthens our reach across the industry. I look forward to working with them to deliver on our commitment to fostering a forward-thinking and inclusive industry.”

The new appointments to the board will join the following existing board members:

• Ylva Oertengren, chair (Simply)
• Nathan Mollett, NextGen (United Trust Bank)
• Julie Henehan, Sustainability (Shire Leasing)
• Helen Lumb, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Shire Leasing)
• Helena Thernstrom, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (NatWest)
• Mel Chell, Giving (Solaris Law)
• Andy Denton, non-exec director (Alfa Financial Software)
• Mike Randall, non-exec director (Simply)
• Graeme Chisholm, non-exec director (CBC Resourcing Solutions)