Director joins Lloyds TSB in Leeds
BUSINESS banking and advisory firm, Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets has appointed a new director to its Leeds-based trade finance team.
Simon Heighes will be responsible for providing advice, risk mitigation and working capital solutions to customers across Yorkshire and the Humber.
Mr Heighes brings with him more than 20 years of experience within the financial sector and began his career with Lloyds TSB, spending five years at the regional international branch in Bradford.
He went on to hold positions with Bank of America, Citibank and ABN AMRO/RBS, before returning to the bank recently to take up this new role as director.
Mr Heighes’ appointment is the latest development in Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets expansion in the region and the investment and development of its trade finance division.
Simon Banham, director and head of large corporate at Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets for Yorkshire, said: “Simon’s appointment to the trade finance team is a real coup for the bank and will be a huge boon to the business community across the region.
“We’re one of the leading players in the global trade finance sector. Our aim is to provide landmark deal structures and tailored financial solutions in addition to the local and long-term banking relationships in the region and Simon is the man to deliver this in Yorkshire and Humberside.”
