Accord Financial appointed Jim Hogan president of U.S. asset-based lending.

As a member of Accord Financial’s executive leadership team, Hogan will be responsible for leading and growing the business throughout the United States, delivering asset-based lending and factoring solutions to small businesses and medium-sized enterprises.

“Jim is an experienced leader who understands how creative, fast and flexible financing can help our clients grow and sustain their businesses,” Simon Hitzig, president of Accord Financial, said. “We are fortunate to have such a proven builder of successful ABL lending platforms join our team.”

Hogan has more than 30 years of experience in asset-based lending and restructuring, including 17 years at GE Capital. He was most recently the chief commercial officer at Great Rock Capital and has prior experience leading underwriting, portfolio risk management and business development efforts in both large corporate environments as well as smaller entrepreneurial organizations.

“Accord’s focus on small and middle markets, combined with their exceptional reputation in the industry, made this position a perfect fit,” Hogan said. “I look forward to using my experience to deliver what’s best for our customers.”