Oliver Wilson
Oliver Wilson is Head of Asset Based Lending and has been with Shawbrook since 2018.
About Oliver
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Oliver Wilson has over 20 years of experience in various Corporate Banking, Alternative Credit, Sponsor Buyouts, Leverage Finance and Asset-Based Lending (ABL) roles. Since joining Shawbrook, Oliver has developed the non-sponsor leverage finance strategy, building the lending portfolio from zero to over £400 million in four years. He now oversees the asset-based lending division, supporting growth, MBOs, EOTs, acquisitions, and refinancing for SMEs and the lower mid-market. His extensive knowledge of SME lending and alternative financing solutions helps businesses address financial challenges and pursue growth opportunities.
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Oliver's Articles
Oliver has written a range of articles based on Asset Based Lending
Articles written by Oliver for Shawbrook
Oliver's contributions to external media publications
- Shawbrook: Asset-Based Lenders That Care About SME Success Real Business, 17/04/25
- Video Interview: Shawbrook Bank Expands SME Lending with Dedicated Teams: Oliver Wilson Explains the Role of Asset-Based Lending Insider Media 06/01/25
- Shawbrook Bank hires new lending chief London Business Journal, 29/09/2018
Oliver's specialisms

Asset Based Lending
For businesses with substantial value tied-up in the balance sheet, our Asset Based Lending proposition can unlock that value to provide both strategic capital and on-going financial headroom to support pivotal events.

Corporate Leverage Finance
A senior debt product designed for established businesses requiring funding for growth, an acquisition, change of ownership or other general corporate purpose.

Acquisition Finance
Creative and tailored debt funding solutions including Asset Based Lending (ABL), Leveraged Finance, and Unitranche debt to fund Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).

Employee Ownership Trusts
Whether you want to introduce an employee ownership scheme to improve engagement, provide added benefits for your staff or exit the business, we can help you achieve this transfer of ownership.
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