eCapital UK Appoints Head Of HR As It Invests In People

nuse.

eCapital UK, one of the UK's leading independent providers of invoice finance and asset-based lending solutions for growing SMEs, has appointed Camilla Woodrow as its new Head of HR, strengthening its focus on people and talent as the business grows.

In her new role, Camilla will lead the HR function across the UK, partnering with the Senior Leadership Team to align the company’s people strategy and plans with its commercial objectives. She will have responsibility for the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on supporting business growth, and creating an exceptional colleague experience.

Camilla brings 25 years of experience in Human Resources, including two decades in senior HR leadership roles where she has developed and delivered people strategies to support organisational success. Having worked with organisations including Glide UK and The HR Dept, she has extensive experience shaping and delivering people strategies that support business growth and performance. She has led cultural change, developed talent, and built high-performing teams.

The appointment follows a period of sustained growth and success for eCapital UK. Over the past three years, the business has increased funds advanced to clients by 46%, grown its client base by more than 32%, and expanded into larger, more sophisticated funding facilities of up to £6 million, helping more small and mid-sized businesses access the flexible working capital they need to invest, expand and build resilience. As the business has grown, so has the importance of attracting, developing and retaining the talent needed to support its ambitions.

Commenting on her appointment, Camilla Woodrow, Head of HR at eCapital UK, said:

“eCapital UK is an ambitious and growing business with a strong focus on its people and its future. I’m delighted to be joining the team at such an exciting time and look forward to working with colleagues across the business to build on the great foundations already in place. My focus will be on ensuring our people strategy continues to support our commercial ambitions, while creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and deliver their best work.”

Lisa Cleaver, Chief Operating Officer at eCapital Commercial Finance UK, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Camilla to eCapital UK at a pivotal stage in our growth journey. Her breadth of HR leadership experience and proven ability to develop effective people strategies will be invaluable as we continue to scale our business."

"Camilla’s appointment reinforces our commitment to investing in our people and ensuring we have the right culture, capabilities and support in place to achieve our ambitions.”

Categories

Jun 26, 2025
2 min read

Faversham-based brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has teamed up with fellow independent business Kent Crisps for a delicious new partnership.

Kent Crisps will be available in selected Shepherd Neame pubs and hotels throughout Kent, London and across the South East from Monday, June 2.

The award-winning range of hand-cooked, traditional British crisps showcase some of Kent’s finest food and drink, with flavours including Ashmore Cheese and Onion, in collaboration with Cheesemakers of Canterbury, and Sea Salt & Vinegar with Biddenden Cider. Some of the county’s most celebrated landscapes and landmarks are also promoted on the packets, including Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral.

It isn’t the first time that the Kent-based companies have worked together, as more than a decade ago, they came up with a popular flavour combining Roast Beef with Shepherd Neame’s award-winning Spitfire Amber Ale.

Executive Chef Ellina Smith said:

“As a business, we are passionate about supporting local producers, which is why we are delighted to announce our new partnership with Kent Crisps. In addition to creating incredibly tasty crisps, which are also gluten free and free from artificial flavours and preservatives, it is a fellow independent Kent business that shares our commitment to sustainability and local sourcing. We are confident that its award-winning range of products will prove popular with our customers.”

In addition to offering customers the full range of Kent Crisps, which currently consists of seven flavours, Shepherd Neame is also offering award-winning Cambrook Nuts and Alf Turner Pork Scratchings, which will be distributed by local wholesaler Curd & Cure.

Kent Crisps’ Owner Laura Bounds said:

“We are delighted that Kent Crisps are launching in Shepherd Neame’s pubs, it’s a testament to the quality of our crisps and dedication from the team. As two iconic, independently owned Kent brands, this is a true Kent partnership, demonstrating our shared commitment to the local food, drink and tourism industry in Kent whilst also keeping food miles to a minimum. We’re looking forward to working with them and the fantastic opportunity it offers us to bring our award-winning crisps to new audiences."

n.

nuse.

eCapital UK Appoints Head Of HR As It Invests In People

nuse.

Most Read

Categories

Most Read

Categories

Recent Posts

Become a digital subscriber and support our publication enabling us to continue to share more news, each and every day.