People moves: new heads of risk and sales at Novuna and Bibby

Aman Gill becomes Head of Risk at Novuna Business Finance

Novuna Business Finance has appointed Aman Gill as its Head of Risk, Finance Connect reported on 11 November 2026. He takes over from Andrew Woodhouse, who is retiring, and will oversee the company's risk function.

It's a promotion from within. Gill joined Novuna Business Finance in 2018 as a Senior Credit Analyst, became Senior Credit Manager in 2023 and Head of Underwriting in 2025. Managing Director Geoff Maleham praised the contribution he has made to the business, and paid tribute to Woodhouse's long contribution to the risk function. Gill said he would focus on relationships with brokers and customers.

Oliver Batley joins Bibby Financial Services as Head of Sales for asset finance

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) appointed Oliver Batley as Head of Sales for its asset finance business in June 2026. He has almost 14 years' experience in the sector, most recently as an Area Sales Director at Lloyds Banking Group.

Based in Leeds with a national remit, Batley leads a team of eight, and BFS said it plans to expand the sales team in the coming months. The appointment is part of its plan to give more support to brokers and vendor partners and to move into new market sectors. Theo Chatha, Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Specialist Finance at BFS, described asset finance as a key part of the firm's strategy.

Thinking about your own next step?

Gill's route, from credit analyst to head of risk, is a good example of how credit careers progress: see our guide to a credit underwriter's career path. For sales roles, read how to become an asset finance BDM.

Sources

• Finance Connect, Novuna Business Finance appoints Aman Gill as Head of Risk, 11 November 2026
• Finance Connect, Bibby Financial Services appoints new Head of Sales to drive asset finance growth, 29 June 2026