Property firm appoints banking big-hitter

Jon Steel, business manager at Mather Jamie (Photo copyright 2019 Mike Sewell)

Loughborough-based chartered surveyors Mather Jamie has appointed a highly experienced banker as its new business manager.

Jon Steel joins the Leicestershire firm having previously held senior posts with Barclays across four decades.

Steel worked in business banking for 20 years, eventually becoming a senior relationship director. The role saw him look after owner-managed businesses with turnovers ranging from £6.5 million to £80 million.

At Mather Jamie, Steel’s remit will encompass the day-to-day running of the company as well as finance, regulation and business development. He will work closely with all of the firm’s directors, including Martin Ward, Alex Reid, Robert Cole and Andrew Bamber.

He said: “Having reached 40 years with Barclays, I had been considering early retirement when Martin Ward made contact and offered me the position of business manager.

“I’m very much looking forward to building strong, trust-based relationships with my colleagues and Mather Jamie’s clients alike, as well as re-engaging with clients I’ve met previously. Personal and professional success is always down to people, in my view, so this is a key aspect of the role for me.”

Martin Ward, director at Mather Jamie, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Jon to the team after many years working together in various capacities. I have no doubt that Jon’s remarkable regional business knowledge, in particular his experience with the local property sector, will stand him in good stead as business manager.”

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