Reading – xx October 2026 – eCapital UK, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of invoice finance and asset-based lending solutions for growing SMEs, has appointed Tracey Cotterill as Head of Data and Insights.
The appointment reflects eCapital UK’s continued investment in becoming an increasingly insight-led business, using data to turn intelligence into action and deliver even greater value for clients.
The new role will focus on harnessing data from across the business to generate actionable intelligence, identify emerging market opportunities and deepen understanding of clients and their evolving needs. By translating insight into better, faster and more informed decision-making, eCapital UK aims to continually enhance its products, services and client experience.
The appointment also supports the business’s ambition to stay ahead of a rapidly evolving funding landscape. By combining data-led insight with the expertise and relationships of its people, eCapital UK will be better equipped to anticipate what clients need, respond to new opportunities and continue to deliver a level of service that exceeds expectations.
Tracey brings a wealth of experience having gained more than 30 years’ experience in data analysis, market intelligence and customer insight roles primarily with the finance industry having spent time at Lloyds Commercial Finance and more recently at Bibby Financial Services, where she led the development and implementation of customer and market insight strategies that informed business growth and strategic planning.
Commenting on her appointment, Tracey Cotterill said: “I’ve always been passionate about helping businesses make better decisions through data and insight, so I’m delighted to be joining eCapital UK at such an exciting point in its growth journey. The business has a strong reputation within the market and a clear ambition for the future. I look forward to working with colleagues across the business to develop meaningful insights that support both strategic decision-making and an exceptional client experience.”
Lisa Cleaver, Chief Operating Officer at eCapital UK, said: “Tracey joins eCapital UK at an important point in our growth. As we continue to evolve the business, our ability to turn data into meaningful, actionable insight will be increasingly important – helping us understand our clients more deeply, identify emerging market opportunities and make better, more informed decisions.
“Tracey brings significant expertise in customer insight, market intelligence and data strategy, alongside a strong commercial understanding of how insight can translate into tangible business outcomes. Her appointment strengthens our ability to anticipate changing client needs, continually improve the experience and solutions we provide, and ensure we remain ahead of the opportunities developing across our markets.”
Backed by the strength and scale of the wider eCapital group, the UK business has ambitious plans to continue growing its client base, invest in its people and capabilities, and strengthen its position as one of the UK’s leading specialist finance providers.
