Karen Greenwood Head of Underwriting, Newable Finance Newable are the only non-bank lender approved under the UK Export Finance GEF scheme, and Karen is responsible for Newable’s Export Finance loan portfolio since they became an accredited lender under the UKEF Export Finance scheme nearly 2 years ago. Karen has over 20 years experience in lending to the SME market, providing varied funding solutions including Asset Based Lending, Invoice Finance, Trade Finance and cash flow lending. She has worked for both banks and specialist independent lenders, holding roles across Credit, Relationship Management and Operational Functions. Karen has also extended a wide variety of funding during her career, from a loan of £8k to purchase a second-hand car many years ago, through to a £427million bespoke funding offering to an international OEM, along with most things in between! Her career to date means that she understands the challenges currently faced by UK exporters and is well placed to support their growth ambitions.