Haydock appoints new team to drive growth

Haydock Finance has strengthened its position in the asset finance market with the appointment of two experienced materials handling specialists. Tim Edwards has been appointed as Head of Materials Handling and is joined by Lee Hughes, who will take on the role of Vendor Manager.

With a strong background in materials handling finance, Tim Edwards brings a wealth of expertise to Haydock. He joins from Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF), where he led the Broker team, and has previously held key roles at De Lage Landen and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. Throughout his career, Tim has worked closely with manufacturers and dealers, gaining invaluable insight into the needs of businesses within the sector.

Tim comments, “I am delighted to join the Haydock team as we look to establish ourselves as a leading specialist funding partner in the materials handling market. Haydock has ambitious growth plans, and this is an exciting opportunity to support SMEs in acquiring the essential equipment they need. We are committed to delivering market-leading customer service, ensuring our introducers and their clients benefit from competitive and flexible finance solutions. Lee and I are eager to get started and build a strong proposition.”

Lee Hughes brings over six years of asset finance experience, having previously worked at Lloyds Bank and the Bank of Ireland. His expertise lies in growing market share through strategic business development, working across both direct sales and intermediary partnerships.

Lee adds, “I am looking forward to developing and expanding this new specialist channel at Haydock. Having worked in materials handling sales, I understand the challenges businesses face when acquiring the right equipment. Haydock’s speed, agility, and customer-centric approach will allow us to provide tailored finance solutions that meet the specific needs of SMEs.”

Andy Taylor, Sales Director at Haydock Finance, highlights the significance of these appointments: “We are delighted to welcome Tim and Lee to the team. Their deep understanding of the materials handling sector, coupled with their extensive finance experience, will be invaluable as we grow our specialist offering further. Forklifts and other materials handling equipment are vital assets for businesses across multiple industries, and by enhancing our finance solutions, we can better support our intermediary partners and their SME clients.”

Haydock Finance continues to strengthen its position as a leading independent asset finance provider, offering bespoke funding solutions to SMEs across the UK. The addition of Tim and Lee underscores Haydock’s commitment to specialist sectors and its drive to provide tailored, responsive, and innovative financial products.The post Haydock appoints new team to drive growth first appeared on Warehouse & Logistics News.