Sean Thomson has been appointed by Aldermore to the role of regional sales manager for its invoice finance division.

Thomson (pictured) is responsible for managing the bank’s invoice finance business in South Cheshire and Staffordshire.

He will report to regional managing director, Darren Cottenden.

Prior to joining Aldermore, Thomson worked for Bibby Factors as a business development manager working in both the Liverpool and Manchester areas. Before joining Bibby, he worked for NatWest Bank.

Thomson said: “I am delighted to have joined Aldermore at such an important stage in its development. Aldermore is recognised as one of the new wave of challenger banks that is delivering much needed financial support to hard-pressed small and medium sized businesses. I’m looking forward to working with business owners throughout South Cheshire and Staffordshire.”