Experienced banking expert has joined Together to lead its professional sector and auction teams as the specialist lender bolsters its presence across the UK.

Sean Williams, 52, joins from Yorkshire Bank, as head of field sales, responsible for the professional sector team of operating across the UK, helping entrepreneurs and SMEs realise their business ambitions.

Sean will also lead the Manchester-based lender’s auction team. He said’ “I can’t wait to get started. I have long been familiar with the business and its impressive growth trajectory, as well as the strong customer ethos and culture that underpins it – and I have a lot of admiration for what’s been achieved so far. It’s a fast-paced and dynamic organisation and I’m looking forward to helping realise its great ambitions for the future.”

Chris Baguley, Commercial MD, who previously worked alongside him at Yorkshire Bank, said, Chris said, “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new position, having worked in senior banking with CYBG for many years. This will help him support and grow our commercial business, which has seen tremendous success over the past few years.”