Lisa Thomas
About Lisa Thomas
Lisa Thomas serves as the Head of Strategic & Portfolio Risk at Societe Generale Equipment Finance since 2021, following a 14-year tenure as Senior Risk Manager at the same company. Her career also includes roles as a Credit Analyst at Hitachi Capital and as a Lease Desk at Syscap.
Work at Societe Generale
Lisa Thomas has been serving as the Head of Strategic & Portfolio Risk at Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF) since 2021. In this role, she oversees risk management strategies and portfolio assessments, ensuring the alignment of risk with the company's strategic objectives. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Risk Manager at SGEF from 2007 to 2021, where she developed extensive expertise in risk analysis and management within the financial sector.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Before joining Societe Generale Equipment Finance, Lisa Thomas worked as a Credit Analyst at Hitachi Capital from 2005 to 2007. In this capacity, she was responsible for evaluating creditworthiness and assessing financial risks associated with lending. Additionally, she held a position at Syscap as a Lease Desk from 2003 to 2004, where she gained foundational experience in lease financing and risk assessment.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Thomas studied at the Institute of Credit Management, where she achieved a qualification in Credit Management from 2007 to 2009. This education provided her with a strong foundation in credit principles and risk management practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles within the finance industry.