Profile

John Whitfield (Partner)

John works in our Recovery & Reorganisation Practice and has national responsibility for Grant Thornton's offering to Asset Based Lenders. John joined Grant Thornton in June 2007.

Experience

John qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1991and immediately specialised in Recovery work, primarily advising Banks and other lending institutions. In 1995 he completed a six month secondment at NatWest Bank advising on both new funding propositions and renewal of facilities to existing under-performing customers. John has established strong links with the Asset Based Lending Sector working with funders and stakeholders in both distressed situations and new lending opportunities. His appointment to head up the ABL team at Grant Thornton strengthens the firm's profile in the ABL Sector and broadens the team's capabilities in what is a very fast growing market

John's expertise covers:

  • Automotive
  • Engineering/manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Leisure/Lifestyle
  • Haulage/Logistics

Qualifications

  • ACA - ICAEW
  • JIEB
  • BSc