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We are powered by our exceptional people and are very proud to have brought this talented and experienced team together.
Co-Founder
Jonathan has 25 years’ experience as an Investor and Director of Public and Private Companies globally.
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Gary has 30 years’ experience within financial services, in both the banking and building society sectors.
Non-Executive Director, Chairman
Mark is a well-qualified chairman and senior independent director with almost four decades of experience working within financial services.
Chief Financial Officer
Brian has nearly 20 years’ experience in senior finance and treasury roles, and was most recently the Finance Director of both Coutts and Adam & Company.
Non-Executive Director, Chair of Risk Committee
Robert has nearly 40 years of experience working within the financial services sector, both in the UK and overseas.
Non-Executive Director, Chair of Audit & Compliance Committee
Jerry brings more than 30 years’ experience working in financial services to his role at Redwood Bank.
Non-Executive Director
Maria’s strong background in finance PR and advising Board members means she brings a wealth of experience to her role at Redwood Bank.
Along with 25 years’ experience of working in financial services, John also brings a wealth of experience as a main Board director.
Shareholder Representative
Lynton has 30 years’ experience within the Local Government finance sector.
Chief Risk Officer
Rajesh joined Redwood Bank as its Chief Risk Officer in 2021, bringing with him 25 years’ experience in financial services.
Chief Commercial Officer
Julian has over 30 years’ experience in financial services and was most recently the Chief Operating Officer at Shawbrook Bank. He has held senior roles within large multinationals, including First Rand, Siemens and more recently Ford Credit Europe Bank.
Graham has over 25 years’ experience in banking, working across a number of different fields.
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Celeste in an experienced finance professional and strategic leader, with over 20 years’ experience within a range of large, multinational and boutique banking and financial services companies in the UK.
Director of Business Development
Leon has over 30 years’ experience in Financial Services, having worked in executive and senior positions for HSBC, Santander, and latterly RBS (Williams & Glyn).
Director of Risk
Sergio has over 15 years of experience in financial services across Europe. He was one of the first people to have successfully completed the CERTBALM, which is the first, and long awaited, benchmark qualification in Asset and Liability Management (ALM) within the banking industry.
Director of Products & Strategy
Stuart has over 25 years’ experience in Financial Services with senior roles at Lloyds, C&G, TSB and Bank of Ireland.
Director of Credit & Underwriting
“Stuart has over 35 years’ experience in Banking, of which 30 has been in credit roles. Most recently, he was Head of Credit Risk, and Underwriting at both Credit Suisse and Barclays Private Bank.
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Eleanor is a corporate lawyer with extensive corporate and commercial experience.
Director of Operations
With nearly 20 years’ experience working within the financial sector, Sebastian is a welcome addition to the Redwood Bank team.
Head of Portfolio Management
Louise has over 30 years’ banking experience, covering both Credit and Relationship Management roles at a senior level.
Head of Human Resources
Tracey has over 20 years of Human Resources experience within professional services both in the UK and overseas.
Head of Compliance
Emma has over 18 years’ financial services experience, covering both operations, compliance and data protection.
Head of Treasury Operations
Rhia is a qualified chartered accountant, having completed her professional qualification with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) in 2015.
Head of Business Development (North & Scotland)
Chris has 29 years’ experience in the Banking industry, mainly with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group in the North West of England.
Legal Counsel
John is a corporate finance and transactions lawyer with over 40 years’ experience.
Head of Information Technology
Dave brings over 15 years experience in Information Technology and comes with a diverse background in Financial Services and the SME market.
Head of Finance
Alex has over 15 years’ experience in senior management roles, with an emphasis on forecasting and planning. He has held senior positions in financial management, supply chain, and operations.
Head of Business Development (South & London)
Mark has a wealth of banking experience, having worked in the industry for 21 years. Before moving to Redwood Bank, Mark worked for NatWest for 13 years.
Head of Business Development (Midlands & Wales)
Andre has worked within the banking industry for 20 years. From retail banking to residential mortgages and commercial banking, Andre has years of knowledge and experience working in the finance sector.
Portfolio Development Manager
Rob has worked within the banking industry for 13 years. From high street banking to the commercial sector, Rob has years of experience working in the finance industry.
Portfolio Management Manager
Lee has over 23 years’ experience in the Banking industry, working for the HSBC Group in the Home Counties, across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire.
Collections Manager
Anton has more than 19 years’ experience in financial services and the collections industry.
Customer Servicing Manager
Joanna has 30 years' experience in the Banking industry, working for the Royal Bank of Scotland Group in the North West of England, predominantly in Warrington and Liverpool.
Customer Monitoring Manager
Sue has over 35 years’ experience within the banking industry, working for NatWest and RBS.
Loan Portfolio Analyst
Matt has 20 years' experience working in risk and data analysis capacity, embracing a number of analytical tools/methodologies and various roles.
Portfolio Management Officer
Kelly has over 20 years' experience within the banking industry, working for Barclays. She has worked across a number of areas in retail, business and corporate banking.
Collections Officer
Oliver has more than 10 years’ experience working in financial services.
Portfolio Management Assistant
Jamie is new to the banking industry, having recently graduated with a degree in business and finance from the University of Lincoln.
Business Development Manager (South & East)
John has 43 years experience in the banking sector having worked for Lloyds Bank in Cambridge for 38 years. His last 5 years have been with Cambridge & Counties Bank.
Sue is an experienced commercial banker with nearly 40 years' experience in the banking industry, working for Barclays for 34 years and more recently Metro Bank, where she managed a portfolio of 50 Real Estate clients.
Associate Business Development Manager
Nicola has over 20 years’ experience within the banking industry, working for Barclays. She has worked across a number of areas.
Business Development Officer
Lynn has nearly 40 years experience within the banking industry, working for both Lloyds Bank (34 years) and Cambridge & Counties Bank (5 years).
Jane has over 30 years’ experience in the banking industry, working for The Royal Bank of Scotland ('RBS') Group in the North-West of England.
Business Development Manager (Yorkshire & The North East)
Mark has over 30 years’ experience within the banking sector, having held numerous positions.
Associate Business Development Manager (Warrington & The North West)
Callum has four and a half years banking experience obtained with The Royal Bank of Scotland, working in Manchester.
Business Development Co-Ordinator
Jenny has over 17 years’ experience within the banking industry, working for RBS Group in Warrington. She has worked across a number of areas in the RBS.
Julie has over 12 years experience in the banking industry, working for the Royal Bank of Scotland ('RBS') Group in the North West of England.
Business Development Manager (Midlands Region)
Luke has over 11 years’ experience in account management, lending and business development for the financial services industry.
Naomi has over 8 years' experience in the Banking industry, working for the Royal Bank of Scotland Group in the North West of England, predominantly covering Warrington and Liverpool.
Beginning his career with The Royal Bank of Scotland on an apprenticeship programme at age 16, Sam has over 7 years’ experience in various roles in both Secured Lending and Asset finance.