Sam Cirelli joined Bibby Financial Services as senior vice president, Business Development, to drive new business for the company’s asset-based lending offering.

Cirelli is based in the company’s New York offices. He will support the company as it expands its footprint within the Northeast.

Cirelli joins Bibby Financial Services from Investors Bank. Over the course of his career, he was recruited by two major European banks to launch, create and lead corporate banking, asset-based lending, leveraged cash flow and trading and lending platform businesses in the U.S. He also serves as a part-time adjunct professor at Wagner College..

“Asset-based lending stands the test of time and has served as a driving force for small- and medium-sized business growth for decades. Sam joins a team of experts who value their role in providing the funding needed for companies on the verge of substantial growth and movement across a wide variety of industries. We are certain he aligns perfectly both culturally and skills-wise,” said Leigh Lones, CEO, Bibby Americas.