Secure Trust Bank strengthens northern presence with new portfolio & structuring director 

Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance has bolstered its team with the appointment of Tim Smeeton as portfolio and structuring director.
 
In his new role, Tim will be working closely with management teams and other key stakeholders to help deliver the Bank’s range of asset-based lending solutions to clients across the North of England.
 
Tim joins from SIA Group where he was head of inventory restructuring, supporting asset-based lenders, private equity, debt advisors and restructuring professionals. He brings over eight years of experience across restructuring and asset appraisals and is a chartered accountant.

Secure Trust operates across the whole of the UK and has offices in Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, and London.
 
Tim Smeeton said: “Secure Trust Bank is well regarded as a leading asset-based lender throughout the UK which actively supports businesses across a diverse range of sectors. This is an exciting time to be joining the business, especially as it continues to focus on market growth and product innovation. I look forward to working alongside the team and helping ambitious businesses unlock value.”
 
Dominic Castle, regional managing director at Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance, added: “We are excited to welcome Tim into the business. He brings extensive experience in financial and collateral analysis and stakeholder management and will undoubtedly bolster our team here at STB and help us to continue delivering industry-leading services to our clients. It has been a great year for us at STB Commercial Finance as we celebrated our ten year anniversary and this appointment indicates our intention to continue building for the future.”