Close Brothers Asset Finance

For almost 40 years Close Brothers Asset Finance has grown to become a leading asset finance company, providing finance for businesses wanting to buy new or used equipment and vehicles. As you would expect, our people are experts in asset finance, but they also have extensive knowledge the industries we work in. This experience means our team understand the challenges their customers face. They are a consistent and proactive point of contact, on hand throughout the life of the finance contract and beyond, building lasting relationships. Our straightforward products and services are designed to promote business investment and growth. We don’t provide standard packages but consider all relevant aspects of a business creating tailor-made, flexible schedules to suit. We base our lending decisions on the overall health and plans of a business – not just a credit rating. But we’re careful lenders too, a decision that fails to take account of risk factors and wider market forces is not in anyone’s interest. Backed by Close Brothers, a leading UK merchant bank, we continually refine our relationships and enhance our products to deliver more effectively for our customers and suppliers. With Hire Purchase, Lease and Refinance we offer effective solutions for SMEs who need flexible funding.

Contact information

Daniele Manzi, ESG Sales Lead, 07518900872, [email protected]

Lee Juby

Lee is an independent hydrogen and clean energy consultant and founder of Verray Consulting. He has worked in hydrogen, fuel cells and clean energy for more than 30 years, with experience spanning technology development, commercialisation, hydrogen infrastructure and business leadership.

Most recently, Lee was CEO of Fuel Cell Systems Ltd, where he led the business across its fuel cell and hydrogen refuelling activities. Prior to this, he spent eight years with UK fuel cell manufacturer Intelligent Energy, completing his time there as Chief Sales Officer. He led the global commercial team and supported the commercialisation of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies across automotive, power generation and aviation markets.

Lee’s involvement with hydrogen dates back to 1995, including early work supporting field trials of solid oxide fuel cell combined heat and power systems. Since then, his career has combined engineering, commercial leadership and the practical deployment of emerging clean energy technologies.

Through Verray Consulting, Lee now works independently with organisations across the hydrogen value chain, providing technical, commercial and strategic support.