Oliver Wilson
Oliver Wilson is Head of Asset Based Lending and has been with Shawbrook since 2018.
About Oliver
https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-wilson/
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.
Please contact: media@shawbrook.co.uk for all enquiries. Oliver is available for comment on:
Oliver's Articles
Oliver has written a range of articles based on Asset Based Lending
Articles written by Oliver for Shawbrook
- Supporting Complex Carve-Out Transactions with Asset Based Lending
- Why inflation, rising costs and funding access are defining 2025
- Rising Costs, Tough Choices: How UK SMEs Are Responding to the NIC Hike
- Easing cashflow, supporting growth with ABL
- Busting myths about Asset Based Lending
- Funding the sale of your business to an Employee Ownership Trust
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
Helping businesses with significant value tied up in assets release capital to fund working capital and growth.
Corporate Leverage Finance
Senior debt funding for established businesses with strong cash flow to support growth, acquisitions and ownership changes.
Acquisition Finance
Funding to support mergers and acquisitions, from acquiring a single business to delivering a buy and build strategy.
Employee Ownership Trusts
Helping businesses transition to employee ownership, supporting succession planning, rewarding employees and business continuity.
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