TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2022
/CNW/ -- Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada's leading independent commercial
finance companies ("Accord") (TSX: ACD) is pleased to announce the
promotion of Irene Eddy as its Chief
Financial Officer effective October 1,
2022. As CFO, Eddy will lead Accord's finance organization,
responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership and
supporting business unit leaders in all areas of finance, capital,
reporting and strategy.
"Our team is aligned around a singular
mission: simplify access to capital so our clients can
thrive."
"Over the past three years, we have aligned our team around a
singular mission: simplify access to capital so our clients can
thrive," stated Simon Hitzig,
President & CEO. "From the time Irene joined us to now, she has
proven herself as a leader who will help guide Accord during our
next stage of growth. We are proud to have someone of her caliber
to promote from within the organization."
Eddy joined Accord in 2019 as Senior Vice President, Capital
Markets, and as a member of the executive leadership team, helped
guide corporate strategy and planning. Since joining Accord, she
has handled all aspects of the company's financing requirements,
including sourcing, closing, and managing its key banking
relationships. She has also been responsible for diversifying
Accord's sources of capital through the addition of several
strategic funding partners. Eddy was named interim CFO earlier this
year. "Accord's operational excellence combined with its passion
for its clients and its employees make it an exciting time to be in
a leadership position within the organization," said Eddy. "I look
forward to helping drive consistent growth for Accord and our
clients."
Prior to joining Accord, Eddy spent over 20 years at GE Capital
building innovative structured financing platforms. She has her law
degree from Fordham University and is a
certified public accountant (inactive).
About Accord Financial
Corp.
Accord Financial is North
America's most dynamic commercial finance company providing
fast, versatile financing solutions for companies in transition
including asset-based lending, factoring, inventory finance,
equipment leasing, trade finance, and film/media finance. By
leveraging our unique combination of financial strength, deep
experience, and independent thinking, we craft winning financial
solutions for both small businesses and medium-sized enterprises,
simply delivered, so our clients can thrive. For 44 years, Accord
has helped businesses manage their cash flows and maximize
financial opportunities. www.accordfinancial.com
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