Aldermore appoints commercial director

Prior to joining Aldermore, Patrick was the group managing director at Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services where he was based for the past 15 years.

He has also served at CIT Europe, AT&T/Newcourt, GE Capital, Royal Bank Leasing and Lloyds Bowmaker.

Patrick said: “The bank’s drive and determination to support the UK’s SMEs is what attracted me and I look forward to capitalising on my experience as I transition into my new role.”

Also joining Aldermore is Stewart Good, who has been appointed head of manufacturer and dealer services.

Stewart, who will report to Patrick, was previously at GE Capital and has over 20 years of experience building, developing and growing sales aid programmes across dealer and vendor markets.

Stewart has also held senior roles at Key Equipment Finance and Mercantile Credit Company.

Carl D’Ammassa, group managing director at Aldermore, said: “We’re delighted to bring Patrick and Stewart on board and their arrival further strengthens our high-calibre asset finance leadership team.

“Their appointments demonstrate that despite our leading position in the broker market, we remain keen to develop our business lending proposition and further build on our excellent growth to date to support ambitious UK SMEs.”