Mitsubishi HC Capital America Announces New Leadership Position for Ann Brodette, head of Industrial Equipment Finance Division

Company unveils new team structure to coincide with promotion; Kevin Fassnacht, Ben Gudeman, and Stephen Barga step into new roles to drive growth and innovation.

CHICAGO, IL, Sept. 12, 2024 — Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the leading non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, is proud to announce that Ann Brodette has been promoted to Senior Vice President & General Manager, Industrial Equipment Finance.

Brodette, who has been with the company for five years, most recently served as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Transportation Division. In her new role, Brodette will lead the strategic direction and operations of the Industrial Division and will report to Jim Freund, President of Vendor Solutions.

“We are thrilled to announce Ann's promotion. I’ve worked with her for many years and she has a successful track record of developing and leading high-performance teams. She has an innovative, collaborative and strategic mindset that I am confident will lead to long-term sustainable success and growth for the Industrial Division. We are confident that in this new role, Ann will continue to drive growth, inspire our team, and help us transform consistent with our objectives," said Freund.

Brodette is busy shaping her team, and focusing on growth in current markets as well as expanding into other areas of the Industrial space. To drive these efforts, she’s welcoming additional team members to help drive this strategy. 

Kevin Fassnacht has been named Senior Vice President of National Accounts – Industrial. Fassnacht has been with the company since 2015 and will now focus on developing new markets and adding national accounts within the Industrial sector.

Additionally, Ben Gudeman and Stephen Barga have been promoted to Vice Presidents of Sales – Industrial Division. Both Gudeman and Barga will play crucial roles in driving sales and managing a team of 12 business development managers.

“These are well-deserved promotions for our successful and dedicated sales leaders,” said Freund. “Their combined expertise and leadership will be instrumental as we transform our business and expand and deliver unparalleled service to our clients.

Mitsubishi HC Capital America is the market leader in Industrial equipment financing, with a specialization in machine tools, fabrication, print, food processing, packaging, robotics, material handling, forklifts, and automation as well as working with OEMs and vendors to develop pay-per-use EaaS (equipment-as-a-service) programs. With its subsidiary in Canada, Mitsubishi HC Capital America offers comprehensive industrial equipment financing solutions across North America.”

For more information about Mitsubishi HC Capital America and its industrial financing solutions, please visit the Mitsubishi HC Capital America website.

About Mitsubishi HC Capital America

Mitsubishi HC Capital America is a commercial finance company that has extensive capabilities throughout North America with its affiliate, Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada, combining a consultative approach and expansive digital platform to help organizations of all sizes accelerate growth. With $7.5 billion in assets and more than 800 employees, the company is the largest non-captive, non-bank commercial finance company in North America. Mitsubishi HC Capital America partners with equipment manufacturers, dealers, and distributors, as well as end customers, in providing customized financial solutions, including transportation and commercial finance. Dedicated to improving the communities where it operates, the company is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Visit Mitsubishi HC Capital America for more information.