Julian Telling joins 1pm as non-executive director

1pm has announced the appointment of Julian Telling as non-executive director.

He will provide guidance on leadership, strategic vision and change management as well as a client facing role with contacts across the industry.

Julian is an investor and non-executive director with experience of AiM listings, acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures with interests in a variety of businesses ranging from aviation to food, manufacturing and telecoms.

He has a portfolio career in both private and public companies having chaired a number of audit and remuneration committees.

Julian brings significant main board plc experience, having built major businesses and is a strong strategic thinker and team builder.

He currently holds a variety of directorships in both the Listed and Private company sectors as well as in Not for Profit.

Ian Smith, Chairman of 1pm, says: “I am delighted that Julian is joining the board of 1pm. He will be an excellent addition to our senior management team and an important contributor to our comprehensive client support services.

“I also want to thank executive search firm Moon Consulting for facilitating Julian’s appointment.”

Julian comments: “I am looking forward to working with 1pm and contributing to their success. There are great opportunities in the sector for companies like 1pm that have an excellent knowledge base and a flexible customer-led approach to lending.”

Simon Quinn, Senior Search Consultant at Moon Consulting said: “It was a pleasure to work with both 1pm and Julian. We are delighted that Julian is joining such an innovative and respected company and such an exciting time in their history.”

1pm provides finance facilities to businesses and organisations of any size for the finance of any asset from £1,000 – £50,000 across the UK.

The £4.2m turnover company was launched in Bath over 15 years ago, and has confirmed 2014 as a record year. The company is going from strength to strength.