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Franchise Specialist for Metro Bank Metro Bank - A Revolution in BankingBritain's first new High Street bank in over 100 years offers banking focused on the Customer. Metro Bank will be introducing Customers to unparalleled levels of service and convenience. This unique retail banking model, created by Metro Bank's founder Vernon W. Hill, revolutionised banking in the United States.Now Metro Bank will revolutionise the banking industry in Britain with services and convenience that exceed the expectations of you, our Customer, everyday.•Open 7 Days, Early & Late•Online Banking •Bank Cards "on the spot"•Speak to a Local Person 24/7•Local Loans by Local Lenders•Cash Management ServicesLocal & Sector specific Bankers Serving their Communities.Metro Bank's commitment to unparalleled levels of service and convenience extend to the way we think about Commercial Banking, too. We offer unique advantages and expertise to serve your commercial banking needs. Whether the goal is working capital, commercial mortgages or expansion funding, we have a host of ways to help with your business needs.

October 2012 Retired from the Royal Bank of Scotland.2010-2012 - Director, Royal Bank of Scotland England & Wales Corporate Banking. Responsible for a team of Relationship Mangers and Business Development Directors, with a view to understanding and aligning the needs of clients to deliver tailored banking services and solutions in order to successfully win and retain valued business.Specialties: - Clear focus on delivering a compelling banking offering in relation to selected brands in the Franchise Sector, built from a wealth of experience and passion to make a difference. - Genuine breadth of knowledge in terms of banking services and funding solutions, high quality relationship management skills, proven team leader.- Strategic thinker, highly developed influencing skills and ability to exceed key performance objectives.- 2002-2010 – Director Business Development RBS Corporate Markets, Commercial Banking Franchise. I had the responsibility for franchise businesses operating throughout the UK and dealt with major UK franchise brands, structuring their funding needs 1998-2002 - Franchise Manager RBS (only) Retail Banking responsible for annual targets of income generation and maximise cross selling opportunities. 1990-1998 - RBS Franchise Manager having responsibility for franchisee relationships. 1988-1990 - RBS Portfolio Franchise Manager looking after franchise relationships, assessing franchise agreements and identifying cross selling opportunities.Various positions with Williams and Glyn's and Royal Bank of Scotland before joining the Franchise Team in order to specialise in franchisor and franchisee funding.