Area Director within the Commercial Bank at Bank of Scotland leading a high performing team of motivated and experienced Relationship Directors & Managers across South & East Scotland. Clare and the team are passionate about supporting and partnering with businesses to help them achieve their aspirations and goals.Strong commercial background with 20+ years experience supporting and managing businesses of varying sizes across a range of sectors (UK and Global). Specialist roles in debt, equity and commodities as well as NXD experience in property and the charitable sector. Strong business development skills, proven ability in leading and managing teams and working with partners/clients at the highest level. Successful, pro-active, energetic and results driven. Genuinely passionate about understanding businesses to identify solutions to achieve their ambitions whilst coaching and mentoring colleagues to reach their own potential. Specialties: Business strategy, leadership, business development, relationship building, negotiation skills, financial analysis and stakeholder management.