Accord Financial Corp. announced that it has appointed Simon Hitzig as President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 1, 2018. Mr. Hitzig joined Accord in 2011 after a long career in the investment industry.

Mr. Hitzig joined the company as President of its non-recourse factoring division, and went on to structure and close three acquisitions, which diversified Accord's product offerings giving the firm a strong presence throughout the United States and Canada. Former President and CEO Tom Henderson remains with the company as Vice-Chairman and Director.