Meet the Team

The Davenham Asset Finance team, here to support you with all of your asset finance and refinance needs and queries. Below you will find details of our national Business Development team, as well as central support staff and our Senior Management.

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Davenham Asset Finance Sales & Support Team

Paul Lovelock
​Sales Director, South east

Having joined Davenham as Business Development Manager in October 2013, Paul Lovelock has been a driving force in seeing the development of a multimillion pound portfolio, and was recently promoted to Head of Sales, tasked with developing a national sales team, capable of delivering the company’s future goals and adhering to our high standards. With over 25 years in the finance sector, Paul brings to the role valuable experience of dealing with asset finance broker intermediaries having worked for key players in the market, including Close Asset Finance Ltd and State Securities plc. Paul is responsible for doubling Davenham’s portfolio and specifically managing the delivery of asset finance and asset refinance solutions from the core products of Refinance, Vehicle finance and Plant & Equipment finance to the ‘near’ and ‘sub-prime’ SME market across the UK.

E: paullovelock@davenham.co.uk 
T: 07889 363616

​Matt Woodberry
Business Development Manager, North Midlands

After gaining plenty of knowledge and experience from Close Brothers Asset Finance, Matt joined the Davenham team in December 2017 as Business Development Manager covering the North East of England and West Midlands. Working with the Business Development team, Matt brings valuable skills in sales and new business development to the role, as well as professional negotiation and excellent client partnership experience.

E: MatthewWoodberry@davenham.co.uk
T: 07718 478326

​Alex Bennett
Business Development Manager, South West & South Wales

Alex gained a wide range of skills and experience from his role at Paragon Bank Business Finance Plc, formerly State Securities Plc, before joining the Davenham Business Development team in June 2017. His current role involves partnerships with South West based brokers and clients, developing new and existing relationships, structuring new business transactions and submitting proposals which he completes using his extensive finance and funding knowledge as well as his sales experience.

E: AlexBennett@davenham.co.uk
T: 07703 807199 ​

​​​CHRIS LAMBERT
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, SOUTH MIDLANDS & EAST ANGLIA

Having joined our company in Autumn 2018, Chris has been working with Davenham’s broker network across the Midlands and over to the east coast of Norfolk. Chris previously spent 3 years as the National Sales Manager for a fleet company managing their broker network, added to experience as BDM for a Merchant Acquiring company for SME businesses for 8 years. This knowledge and experience has already benefitted brokers in the region knowing they can trust in the Davenham team to fulfil their clients’ bespoke funding requirements.


E: chrislambert@davenham.co.uk
T: 07710 336630

CHRIS BIRCH
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, NORTH ENGLAND & SCOTLAND

Originally from the Isle of Man, Chris moved to the UK in 2018 with big ambitions to continue building and progressing his career within the UK broker sector. He recently joined Davenham following 7 years’ experience in asset finance at Conister Finance & Leasing, bringing with him skills gained from working in a successful sales team and subsequent switch to their Broker division. Chris is looking forward to building strong relationships with our brokers across the North of the country using his solid communication and negotiation skills.

E: ChrisBirch@davenham.co.uk
T: 07841 865 968​

​STEVEN MACKLE
NEW BUSINESS SUPPORT

Being part of the Davenham team since 2004, and with almost 20 years’ experience in the industry, Steven is the first port of call for all new proposals that come into Davenham, due to his extensive knowledge and understanding of asset values. Steven manages everything from valuations to background checks, and puts together underwriting packs and discusses initial proposals with underwriters, whilst consistently promoting the unrivalled flexible and personal approach with all client’s from our Manchester office.

E: StevenMackle@davenham.co.uk
T: 0161 832 8484

​DAVID ATHERTON
RISK MANAGER

David joined the Davenham team in 2006 and handles the day to day management of customer accounts, in addition to client liaison regarding unpaid or late payments and the perfecting and completion of security. Not only this, but David offers the much needed support to any of our clients that may be going through financially difficult times, working in partnership to establish a plan to keep their business buoyant.

E: davidatherton@davenham.co.uk
T: 0161 8373155

​EMMA ARMSTRONG
NEW BUSINESS SUPPORT​

Joining Davenham in 2015 with over 12 years’ experience in the sector, Emma manages the preparation of legal and administrative documentation including the checking and verification of signed documentation. Emma also performs credit checks and valuations, in addition to the preparation of external payments and issuing of post-drawdown paperwork to customers, banks and insurance companies.

E: emmaarmstrong@davenham.co.uk
T: 0161 8328484

WENDY INGHAM
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

​Wendy has been a part of the Davenham team since 2002 and takes care of general management of office including all aspects of purchase ledger, supplier queries, invoices and payments, and the balancing and posting of all payments received. Not only this, but Wendy also monitors receipt of ongoing debtor payments, whilst working alongside the Davenham marketing team to promote Davenham’s products and services, and driving brand awareness.

E: WendyI@davenham.co.uk
T: 0161 8371649

Davenham Asset Finance Management Team

Paul Burke
Managing Director

Paul Burke set up Davenham Asset Finance, with the intention to bring customer service back to the asset finance and asset refinance provision. Whilst running the business, Paul ensures client communication is kept to a high level, and invest time in not only developing the products and services we offer, but also the partnership with our clients and brokers.

Previously, Paul has sat on the DTi small business investment task force and was also the first recipient of the Turnaround Finance Award. He has detailed experience of successfully managing complex asset finance and refinance restructuring, working positively with bankers and other key stakeholders. Paul also has an extensive experience of financial management, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and the private equity market.

Heather Robinson
Operations Director

Heather set up the business with Paul Burke in April 2013. Heather has over 25 years’ experience within the asset finance and refinance sector including credit risk and recoveries, underwriting / structuring, corporate and personal insolvency. In her role as Operations Director at Davenham, she ensures client satisfaction and enhances our partnership with clients and brokers in order to create an enjoyable and hassle free experience.