As Chief Executive, Jason is responsible for shaping the Association’s strategic direction and representing members at the highest levels of government, regulatory bodies, and industry forums. Jason also works closely with his team to provide advice and guidance, ensuring the Association remains responsive to lenders’ needs.

Jason has over twenty years of experience in risk, communications and public policy. He began his career as an assistant in the European Parliament and has held senior roles in in-house and consultancies.

His background spans the public sector, housing, infrastructure planning, and financial services. Some of this time was focused on working with the government on national risk and crisis management, including planning work on utility failure, pandemics and terrorism.

Apart from day-to-day leadership, Jason mentors professionals in PR and public affairs. He is an enthusiast for technology, but also enjoys getting away from it all in his campervan.

Lucy is a highly experienced corporate communications and public affairs specialist with a proven track record working at strategic level within the financial services sector.

She specialises in distilling complex regulatory and policy issues into accessible messages that support business strategy, strengthen relationships, and protect corporate reputation.

With strong stakeholder engagement expertise, Lucy advocates on behalf of the alternative lending sector with stakeholders such as HM Treasury, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Financial Ombudsman Service. She also helps develop the overall strategy of the association.

Lucy has over a decade of experience working in the alternative credit market, in several different positions. She holds a Masters in public policy, with Distinction from the University of Nottingham.

In her spare time Lucy enjoys reading and playing tennis.

In his current remit, Naveed looks after some of the key CCTA services to our members. This includes managing the CCTA Advice Line Service, support with CCTA Agreements and manging the CCTA’s learning and development portal, CCTA Academy. Naveed also liaises with industry regulators and stakeholders on policy initiatives that affect our members and their sectors.

Naveed has extensive career experience in compliance and assurance stemming over twelve years, with roles in auditing and compliance consultancy for various firms in the legal and FCA-regulated sectors.

Naveed enjoys playing and watching football and snooker.

Phill has over thirteen years’ experience working in events, design, membership and operations. In his current role, he creates all CCTA collateral and curates the brand across our website, publications, brochures and social media. Phill also manages operations within the CCTA, including event management and developing processes and improvements to our products and services.

Phill has previously held a marketing and events position within the creative arts industry, having organised and promoted large scale and longstanding events. Phill holds a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in English Literature.

Phill enjoys socialising, theatre, films and taking his dogs on scenic walks.

Sarah has a passion for member engagement and is committed to delivering exceptional service and value to members. At the CCTA, Sarah serves as the key contact for members, helping to build strong relationships, improve retention, and ensure that services meet their evolving needs.

With over 16 years of experience in membership management, events, and operations across both non-profit and commercial sectors, Sarah has led initiatives to grow member communities and deliver meaningful engagement strategies. Sarah currently holds a Honors Degree in Law.

In her spare time, Sarah enjoys reading and travelling.

• Mark Fiander (Chair) │ Chief Executive, GAIN Credit LLC
• Adam Freeman │ Chief Executive, PDL Finance Ltd
• Chris Gillespie │ Chief Executive, Harvey & Thompson Ltd
• Jo Davis │ Partner, Auxillias Ltd
• Jono Gillespie │ Chief Executive, Everyday Lending Ltd
  
• Michael Deans │ Managing Director, Borderway Finance Ltd
• Philip Ross │ Director, Richmond Investments Ltd
• Russell Kelsall │ Partner, Walker Morris LLP
• Sheraz Afzal │ Legal, Risk & Compliance, Quint Group Ltd
• Steven Mee │ Consultant, Steven Mee Consultancy
• Jason Wassell │ Chief Executive, CCTA