DEREK R. SOPER

Derek Soper, a UK-based principal and chairman of The Alta Group’s EMEA Region, brings more than four decades of experience in global leasing and asset finance, banking and financial services to Alta. Few can match his expertise in international leasing operations.

Over the years, Derek has worked with companies at all stages of development and maturity. He has launched and managed de novo start-ups as well as a large number of leasing and financing companies in various parts of the world. He has successfully navigated the complex world of mergers and acquisitions and the subsequent re-engineering and consolidation of business operations. He has also amassed extensive experience in project and tax-based funding activities as well as substantial vendor financing knowledge.

"Alta delivers business intelligence, analysis and strategy that directly impact the bottom line. I particularly enjoy working on start-ups and helping a company shape its thought processes. I also like working with people and relish the opportunity to help persuade people to pursue a course of action that translates into business success"

Derek is the founding director of numerous successful leasing companies, including AT&T Capital in Europe and Asia, Barclays and Kleinwort Benson. He has wide-ranging contacts and keen industry intelligence built through decades of networking with the top executives in the international leasing industry.

He has served as Chairman of the UK Equipment Leasing Association (now the Finance & Leasing Association) and was a member of the Council of Leaseurope, the Industry Future Council of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association of America and the Finance House Association of Hong Kong. Derek is a fellow of the UK Institute of Directors.

Derek was responsible for the establishment of joint ventures in China, Taiwan and Singapore before returning to the UK when he served as an advisor to the boards of several large financial institutions and banks.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Derek R. Soper
Barnfield Place
Balcombe Lane,
Ardingly,
Sussex, RH17 6UW
England
+44 1444 891344
+44 7711 419834 mob
+44 1444 891658 fax
dereksoper@thealtagroup.eu.com