Greg BellCEO, Skipton Business Finance (SBF)Greg Bell has an established background in banking and finance, having held senior roles at organisations including GE Capital, Abbey National and Close Brothers before co-founding Skipton Business Finance in 2001.Now Chief Executive Officer of Skipton Business Finance, the asset-based lending division of the Skipton Group, Greg has led the business to sustained, year-on-year growth and oversees an annual client turnover exceeding £1.2 billion. His leadership has been instrumental in positioning the business as a leading provider of finance to UK enterprises.Beyond his executive role, Greg is a committed business mentor with SREG, offering pro bono support to aspiring entrepreneurs. He is a member of the UK Finance Product & Services Board and serves as Chairman of the Invoice Finance Group at UK Finance. Greg has also worked closely with HM Treasury and the British Business Bank to help develop lending schemes that supported businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, he is a Director of the Skipton Charitable Foundation, which has donated more than £2.5 million to charitable causes.