Veteran banker brings 30 years of experience to bolster lender’s corporate real estate team
Non-bank lender Together has named Simon Carrier (pictured) as its new head of corporate portfolio within its corporate real estate lending division.
Carrier will lead a team of corporate portfolio directors and managers tasked with strengthening relationships with existing corporate clients while expanding the lender’s network of advisers and new customers across the UK.
With 30 years of experience in finance, Carrier has held senior roles at several major financial institutions. He began his career at NatWest, rising to the position of senior relationship director. He later joined Bank of Ireland as corporate director, overseeing large clients for nearly four years, and then moved to Santander as regional director, where he managed corporate and commercial strategy across Merseyside and North Wales. Carrier also worked at Shawbrook Bank before transitioning into debt advisory roles at Dow Schofield Watts and Leonard Curtis.
“We are really pleased to have Simon join the team,” said Martin Souter, group credit and risk director at Together. “He brings considerable experience from his 30-year career as a relationship banker and debt adviser, as well as strong leadership skills in building and developing high-performing teams. His passion and expertise will be instrumental as we take the business to the next level.”
Carrier joins the Cheadle-based lender at a time of significant growth. Together recently reported a 14.7% year-on-year increase in its loan book, which now stands at £7.6 billion.
“I am incredibly pleased to be joining the team at Together,” Carrier said. “I was immediately attracted to its common-sense approach to lending and the potential the company has to grow further. My experience across banking and debt advisory roles has prepared me to develop and lead the corporate team, supporting customers in achieving their funding ambitions.”
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