Rooted in funding for professionals

As business founder and principal, Stuart brings experience, expertise and professional rigour to Acorn Business Finance and to every client solution we provide.

With 14 years’ experience working for one of the UK’s largest providers in the asset finance and unsecured lending sector, Stuart has developed strong relationships with well-respected business owners, finance directors and lenders across the UK. Stuart established Acorn Business Finance, with a vision to meet the very particular needs of growing, ambitious and entrepreneurial businesses, understanding their requirements by being one such business themselves.

Outside the office, Stuart enjoys keeping his handicap low on the golf course and his fitness up, in addition to dining out and travel.

Cathy heads up the funder liaison side of the business and is responsible for working closely with our existing panel of funding partners, as well as building new partnerships and onboarding new products. Continually working with funders to fully understand their product offerings and where they are positioned in the marketplace means the Acorn team are always able to obtain the best possible solutions for our customers.

Cathy ensures Acorn’s clients receive a smooth and timely response to their credit applications and that their funding requirements are fully met.
With a wealth of experience gained from carrying out business administration for a variety of organisations, Cathy provides a safe pair of hands in this fast paced sector where a swift and professional service is highly valued.

Cathy enjoys the daily variety that comes with working in a client focused, service-based company that is looking to grow and operate at the top of its game. When not at work, Cathy enjoys good food, good music and good company.

Eddie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from the finance sector. Since building up and successfully selling on his own vehicle leasing brokerage, he has joined Acorn Business Finance as a consultant covering the North of the country.

Based in South Cheshire, he is ideally located to assist SME clients around the whole area. He enjoys building long term relationships with clients and helping them achieve their targets by providing creative funding solutions and watching their businesses grow.

Outside of work Eddie enjoys escaping to North Wales to get wet and cold up various mountains, sampling some good food and beer once he gets down again, and spending time with his family - mainly chasing his 2 young sons around.

+44 (0)7792 536086
eddie.shaw@acornbusinessfinance.co.uk

Emma brings together her experience in office management and CRM systems to ensure internal operations at Acorn run smoothly and are set up to grow with the business.

With over 6 years’ experience in business support, Emma oversees the operational management to facilitate the day to day running of the back office, as well as planning and implementing IT, HR and Marketing projects within the business.

Away from the office, Emma enjoys finding new walks with her fiancé and their dog, Albus, and stopping off for some good food.