Sedulo strengthens Debt Advisory team with senior hire
Sedulo Group has appointed Dean Thomson as commercial finance director, as they continue to expand their Debt Advisory capability across the UK.
The appointment reflects increasing demand from SME businesses, property investors and high-growth companies for sophisticated, relationship-led funding advice. Dean will play a central role in expanding Sedulo’s Debt Advisory offering, working closely with clients to structure and deliver intelligent capital solutions that support growth, investment and long-term value creation.
Dean joins with extensive commercial finance experience across both the banking and intermediary markets. Most recently serving as commercial director at a UK brokerage, he built and led the firm’s commercial division, delivering record financial performance in its 15-year history.
In his new role, Dean will focus on scaling Sedulo’s Debt Advisory service through building a team of advisors across a full spectrum of funding solutions – including cashflow finance, asset finance, invoice finance and property finance – including the development of cross-border funding relationships between the UK and UAE as the business prepares to launch its Dubai office.
He will work in close alignment with Sedulo’s wider service lines, including Tax, Accounting, R&D and Deal Advisory, ensuring funding strategy is fully integrated into broader commercial and financial planning.
On his appointment, Dean said: “Sedulo is a business with real momentum, and there is a clear opportunity to grow a best-in-class Debt Advisory offering that genuinely supports clients as they scale.”
Dean will also support the continued growth of Sedulo’s established team of specialist debt advisors, further strengthening the offering across the UK and UAE. He added:
“Funding is often the enabler of growth, but it needs to be approached in the right way with a deep understanding of the client’s wider strategy. That’s what I’m focused on delivering, alongside building a strong team and lender network that can support increasingly complex requirements.”
Leyton Jeffs, group chief revenue officer at Sedulo Group, added: “Dean is a high-quality senior hire who significantly strengthens our Debt Advisory capability. His track record of building and leading high-performing teams, combined with deep market relationships, makes him a fantastic addition. He will be a great addition to complement the existing leadership team within the advisory business.
“As our clients continue to grow and evolve, the need for strategic funding advice becomes even more critical. Dean’s appointment ensures we are well positioned to deliver that at the highest level, while also supporting our longer-term international ambitions.”
Sedulo say the appointment reflects their wider ambition to build a globally connected business consultancy firm, supporting entrepreneurial businesses, investors and property developers targeting opportunities to grow across both the UK and international markets.