Nantwich company boss at Watts makes Credit 500 Index

Watts Commercial Finance managing director Phil Gray has been recognised in the Credit 500 index, announced at the Credit Summit.

The Credit 500 is an exclusive index of executives and senior professionals working across consumer and commercial credit.

It includes individuals who hold roles with influence over regulation, risk policy, conduct and financial assistance, across financial services, utilities, telecoms and the public sector.

Mr Gray picked up the Credit Strategy Business Leader of the Year accolade in November 2020.

Chairperson of the Commercial Finance group Ylva Oertengren, Chief Operating Officer at Simply Finance, said: “Being a member of the Credit 500 is a privilege.

“But the best thing about it is to be part of a group that together can make a real difference across our industry and beyond.”

Mr Gray, Managing Director of Watts Commercial Finance, said: “I am truly humbled to have been named within the Credit 500 index alongside some of the finest in the consumer and commercial credit industry.

“In what has been a testing 12 months for many, I am excited to see our amazing industry flourishes post COVID.

“Having steered my business through the pandemic which included the opening of our new offices in Edinburgh and Cardiff whilst growing the team to 35 employees, all of whom are now back full-time in our offices across England, Scotland and Wales, we remain on course for a record 2021.”