Stephen Waud Email & Phone Number

Bradford, Gb

A group of 5 financial services firms that work exclusively with SMEs around the UK supporting their growth and development. Uniquely the group is 'not for profit distribution' and about regenerating communities through the innovative use of finance.We deliver the £15m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund on behalf of the British Business Bank as well as being a delivery partner for Start Up Loans.The company has been operating since 2004 where it started with a zero balance sheet and has seen constant and steady growth in that time. We have pioneered many firsts one of them being to launch the first £60m social impact fund in 2018 with Big Society Capital (BSC), our share being £18m and then in 2024 the follow on fund with BSC and Lloyds - the group of companies now has and manages funds in excess of £50m. Having secured various legacy funds over the years for the regions we support.An energetic and thriving company that is committed to using finance to better the prospects of communities and businesses in the areas we serve.

A part of the group since July 2015, GDT covers East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire with finance and business support. Specialising in start up support.

Bradford, Gb

The new company set up by the Business Enterprise Fund to provide finance for businesses in the North East of England providing finance from North Yorkshire all the way up to the Scottish borders.With loans from £500 - £150,000.

Edinburgh, Gb

Accredited as Chartered Banker with the chartered bankers institute

Association for the employed bar.

Keighley , Gb

Member of the board lending committee that discusses the approvals of loans above a certain level and to consider the credit criteria for the society.

Non exec director at this joint venture social investment fund, between 4 of the UKs largest housing associations.

Bradford, Gb

Presenting the bi-monthly Business Matters programme. Keeping the local business community up to date with commentary and insights on the business world across the region and UK. Regularly interviewing business leaders.

London, Greater London , Gb

Working on the strategic development of the association in consultation with the membership. Involving liaising with government departments as well as consulting with stakeholders on the development of the sector as well as working upon regulatory frameworks.

Gb

Running a business can be tough enough but some businesses have to overcome more than the usual barriers to success. The Biz Awards now in their 4th year are unique in the fact that they recognise those who have taken the leap, fought the odds and become their own boss despite facing more challenges than the average person.This is the region's premiere business awards.www.bizawards.co.uk or http://www.linkedin.com/groupsDirectory?results=&sik=1273677667452&pplSearchOrigin=GLHD&keywords=biz+awards

Corby, Gb

Member of the management team working on delivering professional development to members in the West Yorkshire area.

Managed the running of the small below the line advertising company. We worked with organisations like Scottish courage, Bacardi, Coors etc and were very successful in the design and manufacture of Point of Sale

Business development manager for this signage and point of sale company.Saw the business grow in the two years from £1.5 mill to £3.5 mill

My main duties was in my capacity as Technical Sales Director for Plasmold tools, an injection mould tool making business. Working predominantly within the automotive trade. Working with the likes of Ford, Rover, Toyota, Nissan etc

Manage £13million Ford account

Post Graduate Diploma, Business Administration And Management, General

Barrister At Law, Law

Chartered Banker Master Of Business Administration (C.B.M.B.A.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Bar Exams, Law

Diploma, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Llb (Hons), Law

Dip Strat Man, Strategic Management Studies

Mba, 2000

Diploma In Management Studies, Management

Hnc, Mechanical Engineering

High School