A CLECKHEATON-based commercial finance brokers has appointed a new sales operations manager as part of its ongoing expansion.

Luan Waite has bee appointed to the role at ABL Business to provide support to the directors at the firm which is experiencing an increased workload.

Ms Waite will run the firm on an operation level working with representatives in the field around the UK, funders and customers.

She has 14 years of experience in the financial sector, working in senior roles at companies in Bradford and in Leeds.

Ms Waite said: “I’m delighted to be joining the ABL team at a time when the business is in such an exciting period of growth and I’m looking forward to the challenge of developing a brand new role.”

Alex Beardsley, joint managing director at ABL Business, added: "Luan will support and guide the sales team, releasing myself and fellow managing director Andy Redman to concentrate our efforts on further growing the business to the next level.

“Luan has a wealth of experience in a fast-paced sales and customer service environment and she also brings with her to ABL a network of excellent contacts."