Avamore Capital has appointed Eric Barnett as its first non-executive chairman of the board.
Barnett was previously CEO of Kleinwort Hambros Bank for 11 years and has a history on the board of directors for a number of companies. At Avamore he will lead the board and provide guidance and input into a wide range of business matters, including strategy and corporate planning.
D’mitri Zaprzala, CEO of Avamore Capital, said: “We are delighted to welcome Eric to the board. His experience will have a huge impact on the business and the appointment aligns with our on-going aims to accelerate our growth. Now, more than ever, strategic planning and careful management is critical and having the certainty that we are prioritising corporate governance of the business puts us in a good position to deliver on our ambitions in the years ahead.”
Barnett added: “Avamore is at a really exciting stage in its development, and I appreciate being able to join them at this time. It is already one of the most dynamic non-banking lenders in the country and is now poised to move into the next phase of its expansion. I’m looking forward to working with the talented team at Avamore and having a hand in helping them achieve their long-term ambitions.”
