Cornerstone Commercial Finance has appointed Steve Brown as senior commercial manager and registered individual as it expands its presence in the Midlands.
Brown (pictured, centre) has spent 25 years in the commercial finance sector and joins the business after a career that has included several senior roles at NatWest.
His previous positions include regional director of business banking covering the Midlands and senior lending manager overseeing commercial lending applications. He was latterly senior director of Midlands business banking at the bank.
Brown, who is based in Nuneaton, will work exclusively with Cornerstone Finance Group, providing access to a panel of more than 200 lenders.
He joins John Maude and Richard Sheard in Cornerstone Commercial Finance’s Midlands team, providing commercial lending services to businesses across the region.
Cornerstone Commercial Finance forms part of Cornerstone Finance Group, which also provides mortgages, commercial insurance, wealth and protection services.
Kevin Morgan (pictured, right), managing director of Cornerstone Commercial Finance, says: “Steve has a proven track record in robust financial management and business development that aligns with Cornerstone’s strategy of a relationship-led approach, providing bespoke solutions to clients.
“Bringing Steve on board bolsters our hugely-experienced Midlands team and means we can bring our breadth of commercial lending solutions to even more businesses across the region.”
Brown says: “I’m delighted to be joining Cornerstone Commercial Finance, a firm which has achieved NACFB Assured status and is known for delivering high quality, client focused commercial finance services.
“I’m passionate about supporting businesses and providing them with the right solution at the right time, and this move gives me the opportunity to continue to do that across the Midlands region and beyond.”
John Maude (pictured, left), head of commercial for the Midlands at Cornerstone Commercial Finance, says: “Having worked with Steve for more than 15 years previously I know the commitment and depth of knowledge he brings to his new role.
“Cornerstone’s Midlands team now has more than 100 years of experience between us, making us a truly compelling proposition for businesses in the region looking for support to grow.”
