Aldermore has appointed Scott Pendlebury as business development manager for the North within its invoice finance team.

Pendlebury brings more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry having held senior roles at Barclays, Wesleyan and TSB.

Most recently, he worked at Novuna as senior business development manager. In this role, he delivered invoice finance and asset-based lending facilities to SMEs.

Commenting on his appointment, Pendlebury says: “I’m excited to be joining Aldermore and contributing to its strong reputation for delivering tailored finance solutions.”

“I’m passionate about helping businesses access the funding they need to grow, and I look forward to working with the team to provide smart, flexible solutions that makes a real impact.”

Aldermore head of business development Chris Meldrum adds: “We’re delighted to welcome Scott to the team. His extensive experience and proven ability to deliver bespoke funding solutions will be key as we continue to grow our presence in the North.”