Mat Hanson

Evolution Funding has appointed Mat Hanson as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a newly created position that will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s long-term value creation plan. Hanson’s appointment is part of Evolution Funding’s strategic efforts to enhance its capacity at the Group level and support its growth objectives.

Hanson will oversee key aspects of Evolution’s transformation and strategy, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and potential international expansion. He will also oversee key stakeholder and shareholder relationships, including those with investors Carlyle and LDC, as well as banking and debt funding partners.

With over 17 years of experience in financial leadership, Hanson brings CFO expertise in technology-driven and private equity-backed businesses. His prior achievements include leading six strategic international acquisitions and a significant private equity sale at Cawood Scientific, as well as driving financial growth and refinancing at Travel Counsellors.

Hanson said:

“I am delighted to join Evolution Funding. The company’s culture, strong values, and impressive track record were key factors in my decision. With Carlyle’s backing and a solid foundation in place, I am confident in the company’s future prospects and look forward to contributing to its continued success.”

Lee Streets, chief executive officer, said:

“Mat brings a wealth of experience in leading financial strategies that drive both growth and operational efficiency. His expertise in managing complex acquisitions and his experience with private equity make him an ideal fit for our next phase of growth. We are pleased to welcome him to the team and are confident he will make an immediate and positive impact.”

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