Tony Smedley

Tony Smedley is an accomplished sales and business development professional with extensive experience in the alternative finance sector. Currently serving as Director of Sales and Head of SME Business Development at Channel since February 2020, Tony Smedley facilitates growth for alternative lenders in the SME space. Prior to this role, Tony Smedley was Head of Sales Operations at ThinCats from April 2017 to December 2019, where the focus was on developing processes for sustainable growth. Tony Smedley also founded Tony Smedley Consulting Limited, providing support for business finance startups. With significant earlier experience at Aldermore Invoice Finance and Barclays Bank, Tony Smedley has held various leadership roles, contributing to training, operational control, and business growth initiatives. Educational background includes studies at Bilborough College in Nottingham.