Stride Capital, an equipment financing and leasing business, based out of Calgary, Alberta, announced Andrew Del Bucchia has been named Vice President, Business Development.

In this new role, Del Bucchia will be focused on growth and expansion across Canada, with a focus on Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

Since joining Stride Capital In 2016 as a Partner, Del Bucchia has been instrumental in helping to grow the business from a startup to Gross Lease Receivables in excess of $100 million. Relying on his 16 years of experience, Del Bucchia has developed a buy/sell syndication desk, recruited and trained several new account managers, and set up advertising and other marketing Initiatives.

In announcing the promotion, Stride Capital President Randy Mannix said, “Andrew’s caliber of talent has made him a key pillar since we started Stride Capital, and I am delighted to announce his promotion to VP Business Development. His contributions as a Partner have been vital in growing our business, while he oversaw responsibilities in sales, recruitment, and marketing. His keen ability to find opportunities to expand our business through common-sense lending and partnerships has made the VP Business Development role a natural fit. Before and during his time with Stride, he has been a top performing originator with his hard-working attitude and expertise in the equipment finance industry. I’ve been incredibly impressed with the progress Andrew has made and am confident that he will be the catalyst in growing our business throughout Canada.”