Montane Finance strengthens its Manchester-based team
Montane Finance, a Manchester-based boutique independent broker, has appointed Ian Heesom to the role of director as it seeks to expand its offering across the hospitality and healthcare sectors.
Ian Heesom has had a long, successful career within the commercial and corporate banking sector. Specialising in financing property and trading operators across the UK, Heesom holds over 30 years’ lending experience, having worked for four lending banks – Unity Trust Bank, NatWest, Co-operative Bank and Yorkshire Bank. His experience covers business development and senior lending roles.
In his new role, Ian will work with Scott Murcott and the team at Montane Finance to assist the hospitality and healthcare sectors across the UK, with refinance or supporting growth through acquisition.
Ian Heesom, director at Montane Finance comments: “Having worked closely with the Montane team and their clients for many years as a lender, I have direct experience of their commitment to providing high levels of service and maintaining strong client relationships. I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to become part of Montane Group’s future growth plans.’’
Scott Murcott, managing director at Montane Finance adds: “I’m incredibly proud of what the team has built and how many businesses we have been able to support since our inception in 2019. I’m driven to ensure that we are constantly improving our offering and following a successful period of growth within the group, we are extremely proud to welcome Ian to the Montane family. His addition to the team heralds a new chapter for the business. Holding a totally unique skillset and reputation, Ian is the consummate professional and will further deliver a market leading level of service and delivery to our growing client base.”