Asset-based and cash flow lending
Meet the team



Nicholas Buxton
Direct Lending
My focus at Investec is on deal origination, structuring and execution of blended Asset Based & Cashflow lending transactions for growth companies, partnering directly with management teams, entrepreneurs and private equity sponsors. Deals I have worked on at Investec include NFT Distribution, Flamingo Horticulture, Freshpak Chilled Foods, Hanmere Polythene and Downton Logistics.
Nicholas Buxton
Direct Lending
My focus at Investec is on deal origination, structuring and execution of blended Asset Based & Cashflow lending transactions for growth companies, partnering directly with management teams, entrepreneurs and private equity sponsors. Deals I have worked on at Investec include NFT Distribution, Flamingo Horticulture, Freshpak Chilled Foods, Hanmere Polythene and Downton Logistics.

James Cullen
Head of Asset Based Lending, Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2006 to help build and launch our blended asset based and cashflow offering. Before this I spent 17 years with Lloyds Commercial Finance, in various roles, culminating in running the Southern half of the business. During My time there, I was instrumental in pioneering the use of ABL structures in UK M&A transactions.
James Cullen
Head of Asset Based Lending, Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2006 to help build and launch our blended asset based and cashflow offering. Before this I spent 17 years with Lloyds Commercial Finance, in various roles, culminating in running the Southern half of the business. During My time there, I was instrumental in pioneering the use of ABL structures in UK M&A transactions.

Warren King
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2005 and first worked in Internal Audit followed by the Private Bank Treasury team. I joined the Growth and Acquisition Finance Team in 2011. My focus is on due diligence and portfolio management.
Warren King
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2005 and first worked in Internal Audit followed by the Private Bank Treasury team. I joined the Growth and Acquisition Finance Team in 2011. My focus is on due diligence and portfolio management.

Chris Lamb
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in March 2014, originally into the Private Bank Finance team, and subsequently moved into the Growth and Acquisition Finance team in November 2015. Prior to this I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with E&Y in the financial services division and more recently worked at Barclays in the capital markets division of the investment bank.
Chris Lamb
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in March 2014, originally into the Private Bank Finance team, and subsequently moved into the Growth and Acquisition Finance team in November 2015. Prior to this I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with E&Y in the financial services division and more recently worked at Barclays in the capital markets division of the investment bank.

Ben Mills
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2007. Prior to this I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with BDO Stoy Hayward within their Transaction Services team.
Ben Mills
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2007. Prior to this I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with BDO Stoy Hayward within their Transaction Services team.

Paul Rablen
Growth & Leveraged Finance
My focus at Investec is on deal origination, structuring and execution of blended Asset Based & Cashflow lending transactions for growth companies, partnering directly with management teams, entrepreneurs and private equity sponsors. Deals led for Investec include NFT, Palletforce, Park Resorts, Hanmere Polythene and Downton Logistics.
Paul Rablen
Growth & Leveraged Finance
My focus at Investec is on deal origination, structuring and execution of blended Asset Based & Cashflow lending transactions for growth companies, partnering directly with management teams, entrepreneurs and private equity sponsors. Deals led for Investec include NFT, Palletforce, Park Resorts, Hanmere Polythene and Downton Logistics.

Hannah O'Leary
Direct Lending
As part of the portfolio team, I work closely with clients in the operation of their facilities. I focus on the day-to-day monitoring of risk and the resolution of client queries.
Hannah O'Leary
Direct Lending
As part of the portfolio team, I work closely with clients in the operation of their facilities. I focus on the day-to-day monitoring of risk and the resolution of client queries.

Nicholas Buxton
Direct Lending
My focus at Investec is on deal origination, structuring and execution of blended Asset Based & Cashflow lending transactions for growth companies, partnering directly with management teams, entrepreneurs and private equity sponsors. Deals I have worked on at Investec include NFT Distribution, Flamingo Horticulture, Freshpak Chilled Foods, Hanmere Polythene and Downton Logistics.
Nicholas Buxton
Direct Lending
My focus at Investec is on deal origination, structuring and execution of blended Asset Based & Cashflow lending transactions for growth companies, partnering directly with management teams, entrepreneurs and private equity sponsors. Deals I have worked on at Investec include NFT Distribution, Flamingo Horticulture, Freshpak Chilled Foods, Hanmere Polythene and Downton Logistics.

James Cullen
Head of Asset Based Lending, Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2006 to help build and launch our blended asset based and cashflow offering. Before this I spent 17 years with Lloyds Commercial Finance, in various roles, culminating in running the Southern half of the business. During My time there, I was instrumental in pioneering the use of ABL structures in UK M&A transactions.
James Cullen
Head of Asset Based Lending, Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2006 to help build and launch our blended asset based and cashflow offering. Before this I spent 17 years with Lloyds Commercial Finance, in various roles, culminating in running the Southern half of the business. During My time there, I was instrumental in pioneering the use of ABL structures in UK M&A transactions.

Warren King
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2005 and first worked in Internal Audit followed by the Private Bank Treasury team. I joined the Growth and Acquisition Finance Team in 2011. My focus is on due diligence and portfolio management.
Warren King
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2005 and first worked in Internal Audit followed by the Private Bank Treasury team. I joined the Growth and Acquisition Finance Team in 2011. My focus is on due diligence and portfolio management.

Chris Lamb
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in March 2014, originally into the Private Bank Finance team, and subsequently moved into the Growth and Acquisition Finance team in November 2015. Prior to this I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with E&Y in the financial services division and more recently worked at Barclays in the capital markets division of the investment bank.
Chris Lamb
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in March 2014, originally into the Private Bank Finance team, and subsequently moved into the Growth and Acquisition Finance team in November 2015. Prior to this I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with E&Y in the financial services division and more recently worked at Barclays in the capital markets division of the investment bank.

Ben Mills
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2007. Prior to this I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with BDO Stoy Hayward within their Transaction Services team.
Ben Mills
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2007. Prior to this I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with BDO Stoy Hayward within their Transaction Services team.

Paul Rablen
Growth & Leveraged Finance
My focus at Investec is on deal origination, structuring and execution of blended Asset Based & Cashflow lending transactions for growth companies, partnering directly with management teams, entrepreneurs and private equity sponsors. Deals led for Investec include NFT, Palletforce, Park Resorts, Hanmere Polythene and Downton Logistics.
Paul Rablen
Growth & Leveraged Finance
My focus at Investec is on deal origination, structuring and execution of blended Asset Based & Cashflow lending transactions for growth companies, partnering directly with management teams, entrepreneurs and private equity sponsors. Deals led for Investec include NFT, Palletforce, Park Resorts, Hanmere Polythene and Downton Logistics.

Hannah O'Leary
Direct Lending
As part of the portfolio team, I work closely with clients in the operation of their facilities. I focus on the day-to-day monitoring of risk and the resolution of client queries.
Hannah O'Leary
Direct Lending
As part of the portfolio team, I work closely with clients in the operation of their facilities. I focus on the day-to-day monitoring of risk and the resolution of client queries.
Nicholas Buxton
Direct Lending
My focus at Investec is on deal origination, structuring and execution of blended Asset Based & Cashflow lending transactions for growth companies, partnering directly with management teams, entrepreneurs and private equity sponsors. Deals I have worked on at Investec include NFT Distribution, Flamingo Horticulture, Freshpak Chilled Foods, Hanmere Polythene and Downton Logistics.
James Cullen
Head of Asset Based Lending, Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2006 to help build and launch our blended asset based and cashflow offering. Before this I spent 17 years with Lloyds Commercial Finance, in various roles, culminating in running the Southern half of the business. During My time there, I was instrumental in pioneering the use of ABL structures in UK M&A transactions.
Warren King
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2005 and first worked in Internal Audit followed by the Private Bank Treasury team. I joined the Growth and Acquisition Finance Team in 2011. My focus is on due diligence and portfolio management.
Chris Lamb
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in March 2014, originally into the Private Bank Finance team, and subsequently moved into the Growth and Acquisition Finance team in November 2015. Prior to this I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with E&Y in the financial services division and more recently worked at Barclays in the capital markets division of the investment bank.
Ben Mills
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2007. Prior to this I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with BDO Stoy Hayward within their Transaction Services team.
Paul Rablen
Growth & Leveraged Finance
My focus at Investec is on deal origination, structuring and execution of blended Asset Based & Cashflow lending transactions for growth companies, partnering directly with management teams, entrepreneurs and private equity sponsors. Deals led for Investec include NFT, Palletforce, Park Resorts, Hanmere Polythene and Downton Logistics.
Hannah O'Leary
Direct Lending
As part of the portfolio team, I work closely with clients in the operation of their facilities. I focus on the day-to-day monitoring of risk and the resolution of client queries.