"We are delighted that Neill has joined us and I have no doubt he will be instrumental in driving Freedom Finance forward"
Neill Skinner will be responsible for the funding and capital structure of the Group, as well as the management of relationships with investors, banks and advisers. He will also work with the senior team to shape and deliver the wider Group strategy.
Neill has held previous CFO positions at a number of firms and joins Freedom Finance from ParkingEye where he spent six years as strategy director.
The appointment follows the recent launch of Freedom Finance’s cloud-based platform.
Brian Brodie, CEO at Freedom Finance, said: "We are delighted that Neill has joined us and I have no doubt he will be instrumental in driving Freedom Finance forward to achieve its ambitious goals. Neill’s appointment bolsters Freedom Finance’s leadership team, while also bringing a wealth of strategic M&A experience."
Neill Skinner added: “Freedom Finance provides a unique customer offering and has a track record for first class customer service. I was eager to join a hugely ambitious senior team who have a clear vision for the future of the business. I am very much looking forward to contributing to the strategy and to helping Freedom Finance deliver an exceptional experience for its customers.”