ThinCats appoints new chief technology officer

ThinCats, the leading alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs, has announced today the appointment of Billy Ferguson as its new chief technology officer.

Billy brings a wealth of experience within the IT sector, having previously worked at Aldermore Bank, Allianz Insurance and Prudential. He joins ThinCats from Aldermore Bank where he has spent the last six years in a number of roles including head of architecture, strategic technology transformation, and finally head of IT.

As chief technology officer at ThinCats, Billy is set to play a key role leading the technology department where he will be delivering transformational IT strategies.

Billy Ferguson, chief technical officer, ThinCats: “I’m delighted to be joining the ThinCats team at this exciting stage of its development. Providing the necessary technology infrastructure is a key element of our strategy to deliver increased volumes of funding to mid-sized SMEs over the next few years. Our continuing investment in technology will ensure we deliver market leading levels of service to our clients.”

Amany Attia, CEO, ThinCats: “ThinCats is growing quickly, which means we are investing in all areas of the business to match this growth. Investment in technology is critical to enabling us to scale as more businesses use our funding services. Billy and his team have a pivotal role to play in the future growth of ThinCats and how we service our clients, so I am delighted to welcome him on board.”