Great Rock recruits Jeffrey Peckitt to expand in Canada

Great Rock Capital, a U.S. asset-focused commercial finance firm, has hired Jeffrey Peckitt as managing director of originations.

Peckitt joins Great Rock from MaynBridge Capital, a Canadian transitional lending firm, where he served as a vice president responsible for mid-market originations.

Based in Toronto, Peckitt will source new investment opportunities for Great Rock, helping to expand the firm’s presence locally and across Canada.

PRESS RELEASE

Great Rock Capital Expands Team, Adds Managing Director of Originations

Jeffrey Peckitt Joins Firm to Cover Canadian Market

WESTPORT, Conn., Aug. 15, 2018 /CNW/ — Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending, today announced Jeffrey Peckitt has joined the firm as Managing Director of Originations. Jeffrey will be based in Toronto and will be responsible for sourcing new investment opportunities to expand the firm’s footprint in the Greater Toronto area and establish a presence in the Canadian markets.

“We are excited to have Jeffrey join Great Rock as we expand into the Canadian market,” said Stuart Armstrong, CEO of Great Rock Capital. “Jeffrey’s depth of industry knowledge, experience, and relationships will be a great asset to the firm, as we believe it’s key to have a local presence in this important market.”

Peckitt joins Great Rock Capital with over 30 years of experience focused primarily on business development at commercial banking and asset-based lending institutions. Most recently he was Vice President of MaynBridge Capital, spearheading originations to middle market companies throughout Canada. He studied at Ryerson University and is a member of the Commercial Finance Association (CFA), the Turnaround Management Association (TMA), and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).

“I look forward to joining the Great Rock team to expand their footprint into Toronto and the broader Canadian market,” commented Peckitt. “Great Rock’s creative financing solutions bring tremendous value to middle market companies seeking increased liquidity beyond that provided by conventional lenders.”

About Great Rock Capital
Great Rock Capital is an asset-focused commercial finance company specializing in serving the needs of middle market companies with a wide variety of secured lending products. Great Rock Capital provides fast, flexible, and creative financing solutions to maximize its customers’ liquidity to enable them to better execute their business plans. To learn more, visit www.greatrockcapital.com.

Company Contact:
Stuart Armstrong
CEO Great Rock Capital
(203) 557- 6275
Armstrong@greatrockcapital.com