Affinity Global Acquires Leading Edge Recovery Solutions

In a move to strengthen its U.S. Accounts Receivables Management position, Affinity Global has acquired the business of Chicago-based recovery specialists Leading Edge Recovery Solutions, LLC. The terms of the acquisition agreement were not made public.

Leading Edge Co-Founder, President and CEO Bryan Lubeck and Co-founder and CTO Derrick Crews will stay on with the new company.

“This is a great day for both of our companies. Leading Edge gives us a turn-key U.S. collections contact center with a reputation for recovery excellence and client brand protection. And we offer their customers a more diversified service offering with respect to contact center solutions and strategic geographic centers”, said Affinity Global CEO Daniel Elmalem.

“Having come to know Leading Edge over the years as a competitor, we always had a healthy respect for their ability to perform. The like-mindedness of the two companies with respect to values and performance excellence makes this an exciting announcement,” said Jeff Carew Affinity Global President.

Bryan Lubeck added: “We are excited to join the Affinity Global family, and look forward to the mutual benefits our larger North American presence will bring to our customers.”

The deal closed October 1st, and for customers of both companies, it will be business as usual.

Affinity Global is one of North America’s leading providers of multi-national customer management solutions specializing in customer contact, first party receivable management, and third party recoveries. Affinity Global helps Fortune 500 companies create profitable, sustainable connections with their customers. With offices in Canada, the U.S., U.K. and Panama, Affinity Global employs over 1,700 people worldwide.