SME business bank, Allica Bank, has announced the appointment of Stephen Spinks as business relationship manager for London and the South.

Spinks (pictured) will be responsible for working in partnership with commercial finance brokers and business advisers to support small and medium-sized businesses across London and the South of England. His appointment comes as the bank continues to grow its presence in the region.

He joins Allica Bank from NatWest, where he held the position of director of corporate and commercial business development.

Spinks said: “I am excited to be joining Allica Bank at this early stage of their growth journey and am keen to start supporting small and medium businesses as soon as possible, given how tough the ongoing Covid crisis is making trading conditions.

“My own background owning and running a business has given me an insight into the customer experience and a profound understanding of what small and medium-sized enterprises require from their partner bank. I am pleased to have the opportunity to help small and medium-sized businesses achieve their ambitions through responsible lending, whilst continuing to build long-lasting and meaningful relationships.”

Mark Stephens, CEO of Allica Bank, added: “It’s great to welcome Stephen to the Allica Bank team. His background as a small business owner, combined with extensive experience in banking, means he is uniquely placed to provide the expertise and empathy that we pride ourselves on.

“Our aim is to build long-lasting and meaningful partnerships with brokers and customers across the UK. Stephen will be a vital part of our efforts to nurture these connections in London and the South.”