Redwood Bank hires Rob Thompson as BDM

Prior to joining Redwood, Thompson was at Lloyds Banking Group for 12 years most recently as relationship manager, a role held for over four years. He initially joined the bank as a senior personal banking manager. 

Leon Marklew, director of business development at Redwood Bank, said: “Rob has a fantastic track record from his time at Lloyds and we are delighted that he has joined us. He is ambitious and has the right attitude to make a real difference for Redwood in the South West.  

“It is so important for Redwood Bank to have the right people in place as we continue to grow, and Rob has demonstrated to us that he is a good fit and I have every confidence that he will build strong relationships with brokers.”  

Thompson added: “I’ve had the opportunity to work across personal and private banking with corporate and commercial. It’s a great way to understand the challenges of individuals and businesses.    

“With the economic challenges facing UK businesses, Redwood Bank is the perfect platform for me to be able to deliver effective and timely funding solutions.”