John Barter

PROFILE MD, Non Executive Director, Advisor and Entrepreneurial Leader in business & corporate development with a strong network in the European financial sector. With 29 years of experience growing the leading European equipment leasing brokerage, my organisation now operates in more than 27 countries all sustained through organic growth. Embracing new technologies has ensured I have stayed ahead and kept valuable sector and market share. SPECIALITIES Leadership | Business Development | Go-To-Market Strategy | Corporate Development | Financial Strategy | Experienced exec and non-exec director for high-growth organisations. Started in sales aid leasing way back in 1976 , over 45 years ago, and have worked in the equipment leasing industry ever since. From 1987, at either General Manager level or as a Director. Founded Oak Leasing in 1992, and have grown the company to one of the leading European equipment leasing brokers, with a wide breadth of experience of funding throughout Europe. We have the ability to fund discreetly and professionaly in over 27 European countries This can be either " one- off projects" , supplier vendor leasing programmes, or “white label “ operations both in the UK and throughout Europe. Has considerable experience in digital channels, very knowledgeable in the optimisation of websites. Launched the first equipment leasing website in 1995, and now have one of the most highly ranked equipment leasing sites in Europe. Have experience in researching and writing scoping papers for the boards of major plc’s who wished to develop new markets in both various equipment areas and geographic areas. Straight talking, highly motivated,balanced negotiator, with good sense of humour.( You need it in Equipment Leasing !) Specialties: Major Vendor programmes both in the UK & in Europe, both small and middle ticket. Vendor leasing, Medical Equipment Leasing, Scientific and Test equipment Leasing, Airport Equipment Leasing and GSE equipment finance