SLR Equipment Finance announced Shila Ray has been named Chief Financial Officer. In his position, Ray will play a key role in leading the Finance Team and in shaping portfolio strategies, undertaking investment/financing decisions and communicating with financial institutions/stakeholders. Ray was last with American International Group and brings years of experience in financial services, specifically equipment financing during his time with GE Capital and Encina Equipment Finance.

“I am excited to be a part of the SLR Equipment Finance’s growth journey” Ray said. “SLR EQF has established itself as a leader in providing unique and creative financing solutions to its partner clients. I look forward to expanding SLR EQF’s presence in the marketplace.”

CEO Tom Casey said, “We welcome Shila to SLR Equipment Finance. He has a terrific track record of building great finance organizations and will be instrumental in helping us craft our ongoing expansion and executing on our strategic vision. Shila will also help support our funding commitments by building on our current banking relationships and creating new avenues to support our future growth."