About Us

Who we are

Western Circle was founded in 2011 as a small loans provider. Our team very quickly realised that using a lending platform owned by someone else meant it was much harder to customise it to our needs. So, in January 2015, we set out to build our very own Loan Management System from scratch. Over the years, it has developed into a comprehensive system designed to manage all aspects of an unsecured lending business. You can read more about our proprietary Loan Management System here.

Many other products have since followed, making us one of the leading innovators in the unsecured lending space.

Meet our team

Jeremy Lloyd
Ofer Akerman
Peter Kimpton
Ophir Bental

Jeremy Lloyd

Chief Executive Officer

Jeremy Lloyd founded Western Circle Ltd in 2011 and continues to be involved in every aspect of our business. As CEO, Jeremy is responsible for the overall performance of the company and its strategic growth. He is also an Approved Person with the FCA and holds CF1 (director) status. Out of the office, Jeremy enjoys cycling and skiing in a high-vis jacket.

Ofer Akerman

Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Strategy

Ofer Akerman brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in cybercrime investigations, turnaround strategies and M&A of online businesses. Ofer’s innovative results-oriented solutions are currently being utilised by intelligence agencies and businesses around the world in areas of risk mitigation, financial sectors and insurance. He works as an executive advisor for leading VC’s and business institutes in Europe and the USA. Ofer holds a master degree in Military Strategies, BA in Finance & Business Management and PMI & SANS certifications.

Peter Kimpton

Chief Operations Officer

Peter Kimpton has been involved with Western Circle from day one, initially as a consultant and eventually joining our leadership team full-time in 2016. Peter brings a wealth of experience to Western Circle from over 20 years in Financial Services. He is responsible for all operational and commercial aspects of Western Circle in the UK and Europe.

Ophir Bental

Chief Technology Officer

Ophir Bental has over 30 years of experience in various systems development. He is a graduated Software Engineer from the world renowned Technion University in Israel. Ophir has extensive knowledge as a technological and IT consultant for international companies such as HP, Philips, and IBM, as well as many start-up companies worldwide. He has significant experience working with mission critical systems for highly regulated sectors such as Financial, Medical and Insurance.

Our Commitment to You

Our customers’ best interests are always at the forefront of our operations and leads everything that we do. Our highly skilled team is trained to stay abreast of the newest regulations in our field to keep our customers safe.

We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), under permission license number 714479. At Western Circle, we take customer feedback seriously and act promptly to integrate suggestions and address complaints. Integrity, ingenuity and compassion are the living principles of our daily operation, and we are constantly improving our products and services to better assist our customers. Helping our customers is at the heart of our business, and every person we can help is another victory for our team.

We believe that borrowing credit is a relationship of mutual trust, and we are honoured to be a well-reputed, ethical, and trusted lender to many UK consumers.