Specialist debt advisor Arc & Co. has unveiled a new corporate structure to support its continued expansion, with James Fleming moving into the newly-created role of executive chairman.
James has been chairman of Arc & Co. since September 2021, during which time the firm has expanded into new sectors and attracted new talent. As executive chairman, James will have greater involvement in day-to-day activity, enabling him to provide greater support to the wider team and drive further expansion of the group’s services and business partnerships.
James was formerly head of international banking at Coutts & Co., chief executive of Arbuthnot Latham and chief executive of multi-family investment office Sandaire. His experience in running large banking teams, alongside designing and implementing company structures while ensuring the provision of highest-quality advice, remains a key part of Arc & Co.’s expansion strategy.
The new corporate arrangements include the creation of a partnership structure for the first time, designed to broaden brokers’ career development opportunities and enabling greater involvement in the wider group activities. Alongside a simplified team management, the partnership will position Arc & Co. for continued growth.
Andrew Robinson, CEO of Arc & Co., said: “As Arc & Co. grows, it is essential to adapt to better reflect the aims of the business, to attract and develop talent, and continue to provide clients with the very best advice. These new arrangements, with the creation of an executive chairman role and new partnership structure level, puts Arc & Co. in the ideal position to expand its areas of expertise while deepening the brokers’ involvement into other aspects of the firm’s services.
“During James’ chairmanship of Arc & Co., the firm has made great strides in expanding its reach into new sectors and continuing to deliver the very best in debt and equity advice to clients. This new role will enable James to provide even greater day-to-day influence and support, developing our services and business partnerships, as we look to further evolve and remain at the forefront of the market.”
James Fleming, executive chairman of Arc & Co., said: “I am as excited about the future of Arc & Co. as I was when I first joined the team and its inherent strengths, including its reputation for delivering the very best in advisory services, make it uniquely well-positioned for further growth. Becoming executive chairman will enable me to continue to help guide the firm’s strategic direction, facilitate new services and partnerships and assist its ongoing expansion.”
The Arc & Co. Group is a specialist asset finance advisory company based in Fitzrovia, London. Its three divisions – real estate, marine and aviation – allow it to provide specialist advice across a range of financing solutions, including senior debt, equity, leasing and mortgages.