Barclays has announced the appointment of two new senior hires, Gulru Atak as transaction banking head of Europe and Elise Fairbairn as global head of liquidity. Elise joins from Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). She has established a career in institutional banking spanning 30 years, most recently as head of transaction banking solutions within CBA’s […]
Cashplus Bank, the leading digital challenger bank, today announced the appointment of two new independent non-executive directors (INED). Julia Warrack, Interim CIO of Suse, and Barbara Gottardi, CEO of Finbridge Global. Both bring with them a wealth of relevant banking and technology expertise to Cashplus and enhances the diversity of its Board as the firm […]
As part of its continued expansion plans, Leonard Curtis Legal has made a key hire for 2023, adding an experienced restructuring and insolvency lawyer to its North-West team with the appointment of Rachael Bentley. Rachael joins as a director with over 14 years’ experience advising on non-contentious insolvency matters – having held roles at Walker […]
Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, has appointed Connie Crawford as an Information Technology (IT audit partner. This appointment reflects Mazars’ ongoing commitment to developing its technology offering, as well as reflecting its range of expertise across the firm’s regional offices. Based in Edinburgh, Connie will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to […]
Top 10 accountancy firm Azets has hired a hugely experienced new audit & assurance partner as part of continued strategic business growth. Mark Bramley has joined after 15 years as a partner at PwC in New Zealand and Europe. Relocating to Europe with his family, Mark will cover the London and South East region and […]
The Weymouth office of regional accountancy firm Albert Goodman has announced a promotion to partner for long-serving chartered certified accountant and director, Mike House. Mike qualified with the firm back in 2005 and has enjoyed senior manager and director roles in recent years. Mike predominantly advises owner-managed businesses and has a mixed portfolio of clients […]
The UK’s largest independent invoice financier, Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Colin Johnson as corporate manager – Corporate North as it continues to grow its support for SMEs and their advisors across the North of England and Scotland. Colin joins BFS with more than 34 years’ experience in the financial services sector, having most […]
Irwin Mitchell has recruited private equity and venture capital specialist, Geraint Lloyd, as it steps up its investment in expanding its corporate team. Geraint advises on venture capital fundings, management buy-outs and buy-ins across a range of sectors including renewables, technology, education, and real estate. Geraint is the latest senior level addition to Irwin Mitchell’s […]
Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has appointed a new head of asset finance in the South East and South West, as demand soars among businesses to invest in capital equipment. Nathan Morgan has been appointed as asset finance area director across the two regions, where he’ll lead the business’ asset finance team and bolster support for […]
The British Business Bank has appointed Chantal Geall as its new chief risk officer (CRO), effective from September 2023. Chantal Geall joins the British Business Bank from Lumon Pay, a private equity-backed firm that provides payment services and foreign exchange to private individuals, small businesses and institutions. As part of her role, Chantal built their […]
