Asset finance group unveils new managing director and finance director
Tamworth-based Shire Leasing PLC has unveiled a new managing director as part of a restructuring at the helm of the nationally-renowned asset finance group.
The shake-up sees Helen Lumb (pictured), who joined the firm as finance director in 2014 and later took up the role of chief financial officer in 2018, assume the top job.
Meanwhile, Emma Carruthers, who has served on the executive board as the firm’s head of Finance since 2019, becomes the new finance director.
Helen Lumb is widely regarded as an influential figure within the asset finance industry, regularly invited to lead talks or contribute towards industry discussions. She holds external roles as board director of the Finance & Leasing Association, as well as board director for the Leasing Foundation, where she champions the cause of diversity and inclusion within the industry.
Her diverse skillset and passions have been recognised through winning Editor's Choice Award at the 2022 Leasing World Awards, as well as Asset Finance Connect’s Social Award 2023.
Helen said: "I’m thrilled to have been given this opportunity to broaden my influence and continue to drive Shire towards new successes. In addition to ensuring that we have the right leadership in place to drive the company’s continued growth, these changes are reflective of Shire’s commitment to fostering talent from within our organisation as well as championing women. I look forward to further shaping the future of this innovative, forward-thinking company”.
With a financial background spanning over 28 years, Emma Carruthers has served on the executive board as head of Finance since 2019, working closely alongside Helen Lumb.
In December 2023, Carruthers graduated an 18 month learning and implementation programme for senior finance leaders to embed sustainability, completing The Prince’s Accounting 4 Sustainability (A4S) qualification. The new role will allow Carruthers greater influence in implementing changes to support the company’s wider People, Planet, Profit strategy.
