FCI Announces Retirement of Secretary General Neal Harm

FCI announces that Secretary General Neal Harm will retire in September 2026, concluding a three-decade career within the global factoring and receivables finance industry. He will begin working with his successor to ensure a smooth transition. Since joining FCI, Neal has made a commitment to the organization’s financial vitality in focusing on transactional growth within the membership. FCI’s continued growth is a testament to the resilience and strength of FCI’s platform in supporting global trade. 

Neal’s journey with FCI began in 1996 at Bank of America Business Credit, followed by a successful tenure as President of BB&T Factoring and International Banking. Over 25 years, with the FCI community, he served as Chair of various technical committees and as a member of the Executive Committee as Vice Chair before being appointed Secretary General. 

"It has been an honor to serve this institution and its members. It is a global family that brings trust to trade transactions. I am very proud of my global FCI team and what they do for our members." said Neal Harm. 

Neal and his wife, Bren, will repatriate to the United States in late 2026. They look forward to a vibrant retirement on the coast of North Carolina and the mountains of Colorado with family and friends. 

Source: FCI