Former Co-operative Bank finance director joins Together

Helga Wright will take on the role of commercial finance director at Together as it looks to expand. Wright was most recently financial director of the retail, commercial and business banking businesses at Co-operative bank, where she spent nearly 20 years. She was also previously held senior roles at Lloyds Bank.

“Together is experiencing exceptional growth and it’s an exciting time to join, given the boom in the alternative finance sector”, said Wright.

“I’m keen to utilise my expertise to help shape the commercial division as we move forward.”

Together has a current loan book in excess of £1.7bn, with total new lending for the year ended 31 March 2016 at £971m.

Group chairman Mike McTighe said: “Helga is a great asset to our commercial board and her credentials speak for themselves. Having worked with leading banks throughout her career, her commercial acumen and understanding of the industry will help us to expand in a soundly structured manner.”