Jon Bennett

Jon Bennett is an experienced funding professional specializing in the UK SME marketplace. He currently serves as Sales Manager - Growth Finance at Allica Bank since September 2023.1 Previously, Bennett held several key positions:

1. Director at Fresh Thinking Advisory (May 2020 - September 2023)1
2. Director at Fresh Thinking Capital (February 2021 - September 2023)1
3. Regional Sales Director at Fresh Thinking Capital (September 2019 - October 2021)1

With over 30 years of banking experience, Bennett specializes in providing secured funding solutions ranging from £100k to £2m for UK SMEs. His expertise includes:

• Working with SMEs across Corporate Banking, Accountancy, and Alternative Finance sectors
• Constructing tailored funding solutions for businesses
• Providing debt advisory services to owner-managed and private equity-owned businesses
• Facilitating introductions to appropriate funders
• Corporate debt restructuring

Prior to his roles at Fresh Thinking, Bennett worked as a Relationship Director at Santander Corporate Bank for nearly a decade (December 2009 - August 2019), managing a portfolio of SME business connections with turnovers between £25m-£50m.1

Bennett's approach emphasizes understanding the dynamics of businesses, the challenges they face, and developing funding solutions that work for them.1 His experience and expertise make him a valuable asset in the UK SME funding landscape.