Matt Stevenson

Watts Commercial appoints ex-Arbuthnot director to lead South West expansion




Watts Commercial appoints ex-Arbuthnot director to lead South West expansion

Watts Commercial Finance has recruited Matt Stevenson (pictured above) as its new commercial manager for the South West.

The latest appointment is part of the brokerage’s five-year plan to grow its commercial managers team to 50 and its overall staff to 100.

Matt joins Watts Commercial following 19 years in the banking industry, with his most recent role as director for South West commercial banking at Arbuthnot Latham.

During his time at Arbuthnot, Matt led a team of bankers and support staff, managing a diverse portfolio of clients, predominantly within the property sector and landed estates.

In his new position, Matt aims to grow client engagement in the South West region, specifically Devon and Cornwall.


“I am delighted to bring the multi-award-winning Watts Commercial brand to the South West region,” said Matt.

“I look forward to supporting local businesses and property investors with whole-of-market funding solutions. 

“My experience in property lending, strong client relationships, extensive network of introducers, and management expertise will enable me to contribute significantly to the growth and success of Watts Commercial in this region.”

Phil Gray, managing director at Watts Commercial, added: “[Matt’s] extensive experience and deep understanding of the South West market will be invaluable as we expand our presence in Devon and Cornwall.

“Matt’s proven track record in property lending and his ‘can do’ attitude align perfectly with our company values and strategic goals.”

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