Perch Group appoints two new Non-Executive Directors to help drive forward growth plans
Published 18th October 2024
Chris Patrick has over 100 completed portfolio acquisitions and debt financings across 24 European jurisdictions. With more than 20 years in the industry, he has the proven ability to assess, price and manage risk; negotiate and close complex financial transactions; and successfully identify and develop new business opportunities. As a long-standing adviser to Perch Group, he is well placed to support the business at Non-Executive level.
Mark Onyett is an experienced Non-Exec and adviser working mostly in fintech, data and analytics and has a passion for and track record of working with management teams to build businesses.
The appointments follow the completion of a £210 million combined funding package to facilitate the next stage of Perch Group’s growth in May 2024.
Mark Onyett says:
“I’ve been watching Perch Group’s journey over the last few years and been very impressed with the rapid growth and big ambitions of the capable and dynamic senior management team. I’m looking forward to working with them on realising their growth plans in a sustainable and agile way.”
Perch Group’s CEO Craig Hinchliffe, adds:
“Chris and Mark are fantastic additions to our Non-Executive Board, bringing their specialist expertise to help strengthen our position in the market even further. Along with the latest funding package, these appointments lay the foundations for everything we need to deliver on our vision of leading the UK debt purchase and collections industry by harnessing cutting-edge technology to drive ethical, efficient and data-driven debt resolution.
Blackpool-headquartered Perch Group, which comprises debt purchaser Perch Capital, FCA-regulated debt resolution agency ACI, SRA-regulated TM Legal, and ‘intelligent’ field services firm Verify, now also has offices in Skipton, North Yorkshire, and Manchester city centre to accommodate its growing team.