Hein Grobler Joins Bibby Asset Finance as Senior Business Development Manager
By Dominic Sow · 3 August 2025

Bibby Asset Finance Hein Grobler has been appointed as Senior Business Development Manager to lead the firm’s vendor channel. Grobler, who has 28 years of experience in vendor finance and asset-based lending, aims to support UK SMEs and expand Bibby’s market presence.
Grobler joins BAF with 28 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry, bringing a wealth of expertise in asset-based finance and working capital solutions. In his new role, Grobler will focus on enhancing vendor finance programmes, fostering strategic partnerships, and expanding BAF’s market presence.
In his sales leadership role at leading South African bank, Merchant West, Grober increased the company’s asset finance portfolio by 32 percent and launched innovative financing solutions, including a supplier quotation tool and specialised funding for veterinary practices.
Commenting on the appointment, Derek Ryan, Managing Director at BFS UK: “We’re delighted to welcome Hein to the team. His significant experience in the Asset Finance space makes him well placed to lead the next stage of growth of the vendor channel for Bibby Asset Finance. More than ever, UK SMEs need support in unlocking working capital to operate efficiently and grow. We look forward to the energy, insight, and innovation Hein will bring to Vendor Finance.”
Hein Grobler, Senior Business Development Manager at BAF added: “I’m thrilled to join BFS and to lead BAF’s Vendor Finance initiatives. With a strong foundation in driving channel growth and building successful client partnerships, I look forward to providing solutions that deliver real value to our customers and sustainable growth for the business.”
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Previously on FF News:
- Bibby Financial Services Appoints Sarah Bould as HR Director to Drive BFS 5.0 Growth Strategy 5 November 2026
- Bibby Financial Services Slams 'Bare Minimum' Budget for Overlooking SME Growth 30 October 2026
- UK SMEs Demand Tax Relief and Cost Reductions in Chancellor John Healey’s First Budget 19 October 2026
Companies in this story: Bibby Financial Services
People in this story: Derek Ryan, Hein Grobler