Assembled Brands Welcomes Zach Martin as Managing Director, Head of Originations & Capital Markets

Assembled Brands, a leading asset-based lender for businesses across the consumer goods ecosystem, is pleased to announce the appointment of Zach Martin as its new Managing Director, Head of Originations & Capital Markets.

With an extensive background in asset-based lending and a proven track record of success in CPG lending, Zach brings a wealth of experience to his new role. As Managing Director, he will spearhead Assembled Brands’s efforts in origination and capital markets, overseeing the strategic growth and development of the company's lending portfolio.

Assembled Brands is strategically expanding its focus to support a diverse array of businesses across various industries within the consumer goods supply chain. The goal is to provide flexible capital not only to direct-to-consumer brands, but also to companies deeply integrated into the broader CPG industry, including distributors, manufacturers, co-packers, and more.

To facilitate this seamless transition and optimize its offerings for a wider range of businesses, Assembled Brands has appointed Zach Martin to spearhead the strategic evolution. His role is pivotal in enhancing the company’s capabilities and ensuring its ability to serve the dynamic landscape of the consumer goods ecosystem. This forward-looking approach reflects Assembled Brands' commitment to adaptability and growth in its mission to support and empower businesses within the industry.

Zach joins Assembled Brands after successful tenures at Pacific Mercantile Bank & Manufacturers Bank, where he led the CPG lending groups in both instances. His comprehensive understanding of asset-based lending dynamics and his ability to navigate the evolving financial landscape will be instrumental in shaping the future of the company.

"We are thrilled to welcome Zach as our Head of Originations & Capital Markets," said Michael Lipkin, Assembled Brands’s CEO. "Zach's deep industry knowledge, strategic mindset, and commitment to client success will undoubtedly drive our organization's continued growth and success."

This strategic hiring reinforces Assembled Brands’s commitment to excellence and leadership in fueling the growth of emerging CPG businesses.

About Assembled Brands

Assembled Brands is an asset-based lender specializing in all areas of consumer products including branded ecommerce companies on platforms like Shopify and Amazon, omnichannel brands across various channels, as well as distributors, manufacturers, and CPG service providers.

The lender’s expertise lies in comprehending the working capital and operational constraints of CPG companies, allowing it to offer inventory-heavy, covenant-light facilities of up to $10 million. For more information about Assembled Brands and its capital solutions, visit www.assembledbrands.com.