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Challenger bank bolsters lending team with six new hires

Redwood Bank, launched in August 2017, continues to grow and has just employed a further six people bringing its total to 44.

The new recruits have more than 150 years of combined banking experience between them and have all worked for several major household banking names.

Graham Reynolds, Commercial Director, said: “Our new larger team means we can help more smaller businesses and property owners get access to finance and help with their growth plans. The team’s passion and experience will be of great value to our broker and business customers, who we have seen phenomenal interest from.”

Leading the way for the new recruits is Lee Casey (pictured), who has joined as a Business Development Manager for the South and East region. Lee knows the industry and region well, having worked for the HSBC Group in the Home Counties for 23 years.

Lee said: “I am thrilled to join Redwood Bank, a bank that offers a real alternative for smaller businesses, and that is genuinely able to lend to them to help make their properties and cash work harder.”

John Hall joins the South and East team as Business Development Manager. John brings over 40 years’ experience in banking to the team from brands such as Lloyds Bank and local challenger bank Cambridge & Counties.

John said: “I know the region well and am looking forward to supporting local businesses with their growth plans. Redwood Bank’s size means it can be flexible and fast, whilst investing time in the people behind the business – and that is really exciting for businesses.”

Lynn Kemp (pictured) is looking forward to bringing her expertise to her new role in the South and East team as Business Development Officer. Lynn has 40 years’ experience in banking, most of which was earned supporting local businesses for two leading banks.

 
From left to right: Lynn Kemp, Business Development Officer (South & East)  -  Paul Holmes, Underwriter  -  Lee Casey, Business Development Manager (South & East)  -  Callum Finnigan, Business Development Officer (Warrington & The North West).

The Warrington and The North West team has welcomed two new Business Development Officers, responding to the increased amount of interest from businesses in the region.

Callum Finnigan (pictured) joins the team from Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). He started in the industry after joining the RBS apprenticeship scheme, of which he passed with flying colours, picking up qualifications in financial services.

Joanna Carroll, also joins the Redwood Bank Warrington from RBS, where she specialised in supporting businesses with complex cases in and around Warrington and Liverpool.

Finally, Paul Holmes (pictured) has joined the Credit and Underwriting team at the Bank’s Letchworth head office. Paul started his career in finance with GE Capital, where he was a Mortgage Underwriter for eight years. He then moved to the finance arm of Renault and Nissan before joining the Metro Bank commercial team, where he specialised in business lending.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and co-founder of Redwood Bank Gary Wilkinson said: “We are a dedicated and committed bank, so these attributes are always at the core of what we’re looking for in new members of staff.

“I’m delighted with our new recruits who will all play a key part in our development. I firmly believe they all bring something a little different to the table and we’re looking forward to welcoming them into the Redwood Bank family.

“We’re hugely proud of what we’ve achieved in such a short period of time and I’m confident all six new staff members will be pivotal in helping our customers meet their ambitions for 2018 and beyond.”

Redwood Bank was launched in August 2017, becoming Britain’s newest challenger bank for small to medium sized businesses.

The bank’s products include individually-assessed mortgages for business owners and professional landlords, as well as a range of Best Buy savings accounts, which is offered to charities, clubs and associations as well as businesses.
 

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For further details contact Laura Pearce at Strand PR on laura@strand-pr.co.uk or 01763 274674 / 07903 106405.  

Redwood Bank was launched in August 2017, becoming Britain’s newest business bank for SMEs and completing its ‘mobilisation’ phase just over four months after securing its initial banking licence in April 2017. Redwood Bank offers secured SME mortgages for business owners, as well as for experienced commercial and residential property investors. It delivers fast and efficient mortgage decisions to help their business customers seize property opportunities and also offers competitive business savings accounts. Redwood Bank was founded by Gary Wilkinson and Jonathan Rowland. It has a unique private-public ownership structure in which Warrington Borough Council has a one-third stake.

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