Kirk Mann, executive vice president and head of transportation and vendor solutions at Mitsubishi HC Capital America, will discuss the state of the equipment finance industry from a lender’s perspective in a fireside chat at Equipment Finance Connect 2026 on Tuesday, May 19, at 9:10 a.m. ET.

Equipment Finance Connect 2026 takes place May 18-19 at the C. Baldwin Hotel in Houston. The conference is the only event bringing together dealers, lenders and technology providers to discuss the equipment finance industry. 

View the full event agenda here. 

Mann will discuss market outlook, technology, innovation and leadership development, as well as Mitsubishi HC Capital America’s transportation and vendor strategy, performance and partnerships at the event. 

Mann leads the company’s largest business unit and oversees portfolio performance, operational efficiency and market positioning. He has driven large-scale business transformation and profit during his 37-year career, which also includes leadership roles at GE Capital, CitiCapital, Financial Federal and Equify.  

Mitsubishi HC Capital America, part of Japan-based global leasing company Mitsubishi HC Capital, provides commercial and equipment financing. The company had $4.9 billion in assets and $1.4 billion in new business volume in 2024, putting it 26th in the 2025 Monitor 100, which ranks equipment finance companies by total assets. 

The fourth annual Equipment Finance Connect at the C. Baldwin in Houston May 18-19 is the only event that brings together the equipment industry to share insights, attend discussions on crucial industry topics and network with peers. Learn more about the event and register here.