David Cust – Advisor
Founder and managing director of Herald Financial Services in 1977, a niche broker specialising in the main primary healthcare market, serving dentists, doctors, opticians and vets. Herald became the market leader and was sold in 1988 to Union Discount plc. David then started DCC Investments Ltd as a consulting and finance company. In 1992 he acted as a consultant to Schroder Leasing to help them set up a Medical Division. At the beginning of 1994 he formed Medical Equipment Finance Ltd which specialised in operating leasing and small PFI projects for the NHS. In April 2000 both DCC Investments and Medical Equipment Finance were bought by Broadcastle plc. David subsequently became CEO of Broadcastle in May 2001 which was then sold to Siemens AG in July 2005. Strong knowledge and contact base in UK small/medium lessor/broker markets.

david.cust@invigors.com