About Novapproach
Novapproach's Story
Since January 2010, Charles Nahum has run his own consultancy specialising in receivables securitisation and working capital.
He has facilitated the origination and structuring of funding solutions for clients worldwide and across a range of business sectors, including transport & logistics, packaging & paper, food & agriculture, commodities and energy.
He has originated transactions ranging from USD 4 million to over USD 2 billion, often encompassing multiple invoicing and funding currencies.
Financing is secured through a range of funding sources, including local market placements, institutional investors, asset managers and global banks, frequently involving syndication.
Charles Nahum
Founder & CEO of Novapproach
Charles Nahum is recognised internationally as an authority in the field of receivables securitisation and working capital finance. He has over 30 years of professional experience across a range of business sectors.
He was engaged with Finacity Corporation since its inception in 2001 when he was appointed to Finacity’s Supervisory Board to represent the interests of Euler Hermes, an investor and strategic partner. Charles then headed Finacity’s European activity, leading its business development efforts.
While at Euler Hermes in Paris, Charles successfully led the post-merger integration of the French Euler Group and German Hermes Group. Prior to joining Euler Hermes, Charles worked for Ford Motor Company, Union Bank of Switzerland and British Airways.
Charles is a regular speaker at international trade finance and receivables securitisation conferences. He holds an MBA from the London Business School and a Master degree in Operational Research.
Our Approach
Novapproach Solutions’ philosophy is to build long-term relationships with its clients, based on mutual trust and confidentiality.
We operate independently, on a non-captive basis, with our clients’ best interest at heart to develop customised funding solutions.
We take a collaborative approach with our clients to:
- Determine funding needs and identify the best funding route
- Help to select and structure the optimal solution
- Seek the most competitive sources of funding and commercial terms
- Work with suitable platforms to ensure smooth and efficient funding program administration
Sensitive to demands for sustainable finance, Novapproach Solutions seeks to develop its offering within this framework. We are committed to carrying out our activities in accordance with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards. These set the framework from which we make the decisions impacting our clients, stakeholders and communities.