Ultimate Finance fills group sales director role

Richard joined the lender a year ago as Northern Sales Director and set up Ultimate Finance’s Scottish operation.

Richard, who also has experience with Royal Bank of Scotland as well as setting up Cattles Invoice Finance in Scotland, said he was delighted to be given the opportunity to lead and continue to grow the team at Ultimate Finance.

“We have an impressive track record and I am keen to build further on the good work achieved by the team to ensure we remain the provider of choice for SMEs.

“We’ve a real desire to work closely with our introducers to ensure that we can provide a high level of support to our clients.”

Richard will take over from Nick Smith who is moving to a non-competing lender based closer to home in Yorkshire and he wished Richard every success.

“Ultimate Finance is in great shape, it has a super product offering, excellent UK-wide distribution channels and some innovative new products in the pipeline that will see it continue to be a leading player in the sector.

“Richard has done a fantastic job since joining the group and I can think of no better candidate to take the business forward.”