Handelsbanken strengthens broker focus with new MD of intermediary business

Handelsbanken has appointed Jon Richards as managing director of intermediary business. 

Jon brings with him 40 years of experience in financial services, including various senior leadership roles. Jon will now look to build on the success of the broker team as he drives the wider intermediary strategy for the Bank.

Handelsbanken prides itself on offering a tailored service to its customers. The Bank’s business model empowers experienced locally-based colleagues to make decisions at a branch level. This means customers and intermediaries deal with people who know them individually by name, and who understand their business – and the local economy.

Jon Richards said: “I’m delighted to be taking on this role at such an exciting time for our intermediary business. As a relationship bank, brokers play a vital role in helping us to build strong, lasting relationships with customers.

"We’ve already achieved a great deal, improving processes and our offering so brokers can work with us easily. We have big plans for the future, and I’m looking forward to seeing them come to life alongside a great team."