Wednesday 21st Sep 2011
Press Release
Former Virgin Money MD appointed new head of borro
http://www.borro.com/in-the-news/trade-news
Online short term asset lender borro has appointed Claire Gates as its new Managing Director.
Having previously led the retailer and partnership section of GE Capital in Central & Eastern Europe, Gates was most recently Managing Director at Virgin Money, where she established Virgin Money Canada.
borro’s investors include Eden Ventures, European Founders, Kreos Capital, Augmentum Capital and Octopus Investments.
Paul Aitken, CEO and Founder of borro, says:
“Claire brings a wealth of consumer finance leadership to the business. Given our growth plans her international experience will also be used to the full. We are thrilled to welcome Claire to the team.”
About borro:
borro is the leading short term asset lender in the UK. borro Introducer allows IFA's, mortgage brokers, accountants, solicitors, lawyers, wealth managers & tax advisors to offer short term loans of £1,000 to £1,000,000 against assets of value including Jewellery, Luxury Watches, Gold, Fine Art, Antiques, Sculptures, Luxury Cars, Yachts, Speedboats and other high value assets.
About Calibre One:
Calibre One is a leading, international executive search organisation based in Europe and North America. The firm specialises in building main board and senior management teams for public, private equity and venture capital backed high growth technology, media and telecommunications businesses. Over its eleven year history Calibre One has successfully delivered numerous searches across Europe and North America.
