With ESG high on the corporate agenda for banks and finance companies including how they develop their carbon reduction plans, specialist consulting and corporate finance firm Finativ have expanded their “finance native” expertise with the appointment of Phil Gerrard as Consulting Director.
Formerly CEO of the UK’s largest funder of renewable biogas projects, Phil offers hands-on expertise and insights into the opportunity and the practical challenges associated with the financing of all types of renewable energy assets. He is able to assist lenders to develop a lending strategy, credit policy and the commercial activities required to support growth in this emerging sector.
Previously Head of European Leasing at Grant Thornton, Phil has a track record in the UK and Europe of successfully restructuring finance businesses at a financial, commercial and operational level, with experience ranging from a UK mid-sized agricultural finance company to a €4bn ten country European restructure as CRO.
Phil has significant experience in M&A and spent the early part of his executive career in the motor finance and vehicle leasing sectors, in a series of general management, operational, commercial and transformation roles.
Commenting, Finativ’s CEO Christian Roelofs stated, “We know that there is demand to enter the renewables market but there are lending complications that most asset finance companies wouldn’t consider. Phil’s expertise combined with his practical, commercial approach makes him the ideal person to help funders move profitably along their carbon reduction journey. We’re also aware that as negative economic, commercial and liquidity factors start to impact lending markets, Phil is able to support businesses as they seek to realign their commercial activities”.
