Who we are

Keys Finance have been serving clients and introducers since 1991. Throughout our history, we have successfully navigated many turbulent periods of economic instability and have a long track record of providing innovative and market leading finance solutions. Our business is client driven and we focus on working in partnership to deliver the right answers. To achieve our goals, we seek to encourage distinctiveness and an entrepreneurial spirit in everything we do.
Owen Graham – Managing Director

Meet our team

  • 1991

Keys Financial Services Limited founded by Alan Graham to provide office equipment leasing.

  • 1996

Keys Premium Finance Limited Formed; first insurance premium finance agreement written.

  • 2006

We move into Professional Fee Finance and write our first agreement for the sector.

  • 2011

Expansion into Scotland, England and Wales.

  • 2016

The 25th anniversary of Keys. Expansion into Republic of Ireland.

  • 2019

Keys post record sales growth. Move into new and expanded premises.

  • 2022

Keys Group becomes a trusted Member Rewards Partner of ICAEW

  • July 2022

Keys Group becomes a trusted Member Benefits Partner of Chartered Accountants Ireland

  • October 2023

Keys Group becomes an associate member of BIBA

Owen Graham Managing Director

Owen studied Economics and Human Geography at Queen’s University Belfast, before joining the fledgling business, Keys Finance in 1992. Owen developed and launched our Premium Finance and Fee Finance products and as Managing Director is responsible for planning, preparing and implementing our corporate strategy, and engaging with key stakeholders. Outside of work Owen enjoys traveling, golfing and crossfitting.

Barbara Jordan Finance Director

Having joined Keys Finance right at our inception in 1991, Barbara has accumulated a vast depth of experience within our business. Barbara has been and continues to be, instrumental in developing our operating and finance systems. Now as Finance Director, Barbara is primarily responsible for all our accounting, financial reporting, and treasury functions. Away from the office, Barbara enjoys running and hill walking.

Craig Leathley Sales Director

Craig joined Keys Finance in 2011, having already gained extensive experience in the insurance and specialist finance markets, within both corporate insurers and banking. Since joining us, Craig has successfully brought our finance products into new territories and as Sales Director is responsible for driving our sales growth and revenues. Always on the go, Craig enjoys spending his spare time hiking and playing squash.

Patrick Farry Non Executive Director

An experienced NED and professional consultant across a wide variety of industry sectors, Paddy formerly served a long career as partner with an accountancy practice. Paddy brings a wealth of experience to the board with a particular focus on business advisory, and corporate risk management. Away from the board room, Paddy is a keen golfer, and enjoys spending time with friends and family in Donegal.

Elaine Smith Company Secretary and Legal Counsel

Elaine graduated from the University of Dundee with an LLB Hons, and subsequently completed her LPC, at the college of Law, York. Elaine gained extensive experience in practice and industry both in London and Northern Ireland. When not being run ragged by her two young children, Elaine enjoys the North Coast beaches and local coffee shops. Elaine also enjoys spending time on the family farm with her border collie Bo.

Peter Kouset Head of Fee Finance UK

Peter has over 30 years of experience working in the banking, residential mortgage and finance sector in the City of London. Having joined Keys in 2018, as head of Fee Finance, Peter’s role is to develop and lead our Fee Finance product with key introducers in this sector. Peter is a season ticket holder at an unfashionable football team and loves his house music.

Gail Hanna Business Development Manager

Gail joined Keys Finance in 2016, with over 20 years’ account executive experience in insurance during which she earned a Cert CII qualification. Moving effortlessly from Insurance to Finance, Gail successfully introduced our Fee Finance Product into the Republic of Ireland. Gail is responsible for developing our finance products in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Outside of work, Gail enjoys running and travelling.

Jay Hindocha Business Development Manager (Premium Finance)

Jay qualified from Brunel University with a degree in IT & Business. Based in London, Jay joined Keys in 2022, having gained 8 years’ experience in the Insurance Premium Finance market, both in sales and credit control functions. As business development manager, Jay’s role is to expand our broker network in the South-East and Midlands. Away from work Jay is a keen traveller and loves sports, particularly badminton and football.

Jane Faulkner Business Development Manager

Jane joined Keys in April 2024, having previously gained considerable experience in the financial services sector, particularly the Insurance Premium Finance sphere where she operated at a senior level both in account management and broker acquisition. Based in Pilling, Lancashire, Jane is responsible for growing our network of insurance introducers, throughout the North of England, and Wales. When not working Jane is kept busy at home with her mini zoo of animals!

Adam Sharp Marketing & Development Manager

With a degree in Business Studies from the University of Portsmouth, Adam joined Keys in 2022 having gained experience in marketing as a Partnership Executive and Relationship Manager. Adam’s role within Keys is to plan and co-ordinate our marketing strategies, working closely with trade bodies and networks both within the Accountancy and Insurance sectors. Outside of work, Adam likes keeping active playing squash, tennis and football.

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