Mitsubishi HC Capital America announced the hiring of Riley Thompson as Vice President, Head of Direct Sales, Structured Finance.

As part of Mitsubishi HC Capital America’s overall strategy to expand the direct leasing portfolio, Thompson will be responsible for originating large-ticket equipment leases and loans with corporate clients in diverse industry sectors across North America. Additionally, he will lead and manage a sales team that focuses on developing and promoting new capabilities around fair market value leases and the financing of as-a-Service contracts, while cross-selling the broad capabilities of Mitsubishi HC Capital America.

“Joining Mitsubishi HC Capital America is an exciting opportunity to leverage my experience and drive impactful growth,” said Thompson. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here to deliver tailored solutions and exceed the expectations of our clients.”

Thompson served as Senior Vice President for US Bank, where he sat as chair/committee head for the Equipment Finance Leadership Counsel. Most recently, Thompson worked as Senior Vice President for Regions Bank, where he was instrumental in creating and implementing expansion efforts for the southwest regional sales team.

Chris Pagano, Senior Vice President, Structured Finance and Leasing at Mitsubishi HC Capital America, said, “Riley’s extensive background in equipment finance and his proven track record of leadership make him an invaluable addition to our team. His ability to strategize and drive growth align perfectly with our goals. We look forward to the significant contributions he will make as we continue transforming our business.”