Dwight Funding Names Bates Managing Director and Head of Business Development

Dwight Funding named Jessica Bates as managing director and head of business development.

In her new role, Bates will be responsible for driving product growth, market expansion and leading the sales team across products and industries.

Since joining Dwight in 2016, Bates has contributed to Dwight’s product, market, and portfolio expansion. She has developed valuable relationships across various industries and has helped establish Dwight’s presence in the CPG, beauty and e-Commerce industries.

“We could not be happier to elevate Jessica into this leadership position,” Ben Brachot, co-founder of Dwight Funding, said. “Jessica has embodied and shaped much of the core values which have driven Dwight Funding to its success. As we look out to 2021 and beyond, we’re excited about the opportunities ahead for Dwight and are fortunate to have Jessica leading across all efforts.”

“I’m proud of everything that we have accomplished to date and know that this is still just the beginning,” Bates said.

Dwight Funding is a New York-based commercial finance company focused on providing working capital solutions to small and mid-sized businesses.