Alternative lender BOOST&Co has promoted two new managing directors – Kim Martin, previously head of South and Midlands, and Richard Hallett, previously head of restructuring.
The lender is expanding its leadership team following extensive business growth during the past two years, with the firm having now funded more than £650 million across more than 150 deals. Martin and Hallett have been appointed due to their combined experience and expertise in the UK SME sector, which will add strength and breadth to BOOST&Co’s senior management team.
Martin brings 14 years’ experience in financial services, previously working for Aberdeen Asset Management, Maven Capital Partners and Puma Investments, before spending more than four years at BOOST&Co. Additionally, Martin has experience across multiple asset classes such as private equity and debt, as well as an in-depth understanding of the UK SME market. Kim’s new management role will focus on new loans origination and execution.
Hallett brings 16 years’ experience acquired through working for several blue-chip companies, including KPMG, FTI Consulting and Sandton Capital Partners, before spending more than two years at BOOST&Co leading its restructuring team. Hallett will be taking an active role at investment committee level, focusing on financial risk as well as new and opportunistic credit options for clients.
