Accord Financial, one of the U.S. and Canada’s independent commercial finance companies promoted Irene Eddy to chief financial officer and it went into effect Oct. 1, 2022. In her new role, 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.
“Over the past three years, we have aligned our team around a singular mission: simplify access to capital so our clients can thrive,” Simon Hitzig, president & CEO of Accord Financial, said. “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. She helped guide corporate strategy and planning, handled all aspects of the company’s financing requirements, including sourcing, closing, and managing its key banking relationships, and she diversified Accord’s sources of capital through the addition of several strategic funding partners.
“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,” Eddy said. “I look forward to helping drive consistent growth for Accord and our clients.”
