UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK government’s export credit agency. We support UK exporters, international project sponsors and buyers of UK goods and services; in the year 2022-23, we provided £6.5 billion in new, direct support for UK exports by working alongside over 100 banks and lenders to provide flexible, innovative, and competitive financing solutions.
UKEF can support companies large and small across a range of sectors with their exports, from capital goods to services and intangibles such as intellectual property. Last year, 84% of the companies we directly supported with a UKEF product were SMEs.
To learn more about how UK Export Finance can support you, visit: www.ukexportfinance.gov.uk and meet us on stand 14 at this year's Import Export Show.
Export Finance Manager
Hitesh is an Export Finance Manager based in London. He helps UK Exporters find financing solutions to ensure no viable export fails due to lack of finance or insurance.
Hitesh works with UK businesses to improve their understanding of export finance requirements and, where possible, identify an appropriate solution to support export transactions.
Hitesh has over 35 years of experience in Trade Finance, previously working at Lloyds and Barclays to help large corporates and MSBs in manufacturing, tech and construction find trade finance solutions.
Export Finance Manager
Colin joined the UK’s Export Credit Agency, UKEF, in August 2020 as Export Finance Manager for London City and East. There, he works to support UKEF’s mission to ensure no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance.
Prior to joining UKEF, Colin spent 36 years working for Barclays, Lloyds Bank and HSBC. During this time, he gained an in-depth understanding and experience in providing cash management, FX and, importantly, tailored Trade Finance solutions to meet companies’ varied trading needs.
Given his background and experience, Colin is well-placed to support UK exporters in London and the South East.
