James Appleby

James Appleby is an accomplished leader in the credit management and financial services sectors, currently serving as Managing Director of Intrum UK Ltd since June 2023. With prior experience as CEO of Arrow Global UK from 2020 to May 2023, James successfully drove growth and customer outcomes across UK and European operations. A former Chief Operating Officer at Vanquis Bank from 2008 to 2020, James played a significant role in shaping company values and strategic planning. As Founder and Senior Vice President at College Loan Corp, valuable operational expertise was gained in establishing a new credit card business. Additionally, James held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Barclays, where operational management encompassed a £24MM budget and substantial workforce. Educational credentials include an MSc in Information Management & Technology from Lancaster University, alongside further qualifications from Chicago Business School and ICA in Financial Crime, and a BSc in Economics & Marketing Management from Lancaster University.