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The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has welcomed two new Non-Executive Directors to its board.
Angela Norman joins as Patron Lender Director, bringing insights from her role at YBS Commercial Mortgages, and William Grove has been appointed as Finance Director, drawing on his experience at In Partnership.
Norman is managing director at YBS Commercial Mortgages, the commercial-lending arm of Yorkshire Building Society. She joined the business in 2024 from Recognise Bank and has held senior leadership roles across RBS, Lloyds Banking Group, and other major lenders. Angela brings over 25 years of commercial finance expertise and is passionate about strategic alignment across all broker and borrower touchpoints.
Grove brings decades of experience in financial leadership and corporate governance, having held board-level roles at In Partnership, Mortgages for Business, Towergate Insurance, and several other firms across financial services, fintech, and property. His appointment reinforces the Association’s commitment to both robust financial stewardship and transparent governance.
Commenting on the appointments, NACFB CEO Jim Higginbotham said “When appointing new non-executive directors, we seek individuals who can provide expert insight, challenge constructively, and champion our strategic vision. Angela and William bring to the table a depth of experience and sector understanding that will help shape the future direction of the NACFB.”
Interim Chair of the NACFB, Adrian Coles, added: “Angela and William have already made meaningful contributions in board discussions. Their perspectives are helping to sharpen our priorities, and we look forward to their continued input as we deliver initiatives that support both brokers and SMEs.”