Metro Bank has appointed Kevin Tonge as Regional Director for asset finance.

Kevin has over 20 years’ industry experience and joins from Aldermore Bank where he has held a number of asset finance roles for the last nine years, as well as holding other senior positions at Novuna and ING Lease UK.

Kevin will focus on building the bank’s asset finance proposition further and will oversee the broker business development team. Metro Bank Asset Finance has strengthened its leadership team this past year, having made four new appointments as part of its strategic growth plan. Kevin will report into Nova Everidge, Director for Asset Finance.

“This is such an exciting time to join the asset finance team at Metro Bank,” commented Kevin Tonge, Regional Director, Asset Finance. “The business has made a great impact in the market over the last year, providing an industry leading broker proposition, growing in strength and supporting hundreds of businesses. I can’t wait to build on this momentum.”

“We’ve invested heavily in our asset finance proposition over the last year and I’m delighted to welcome Kevin to the team,” added Nova Everidge, Director, Asset Finance at Metro Bank. “His reputation in the market, wealth of experience and understanding of the market will be invaluable as we continue to grow and develop.”