Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance appoints Portfolio and Structuring Director  

Secure Trust Bank has announced the appointment of Stuart Ayres as Regional Portfolio and Structuring Director in its London office.

Bringing more than 17 years of finance experience, Ayres has worked with businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to large corporates, helping to structure and manage bespoke finance packages and leading multi-bank funding syndications. He joins from Barclays where he spent 15 years as a Relationship Director, delivering finance packages – some valued in excess of £100 million.

At Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance, Ayres will be responsible for supporting businesses in London and the South, through the bank’s range of flexible asset-based lending and invoice finance solutions. He will work closely with management teams and other stakeholders to help them to achieve their strategic objectives.

Richard Foote, Regional Managing Director for London and South East at Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance, said “We’ve known of Stuart’s knowledge, skill, ability and passion for a long time and we’ve no doubt he will be a great addition to the team. His experience will be invaluable as we look to support our clients through these unprecedented economic times. He has worked with organisations of all sizes and has experienced a number of economic cycles. This will stand us in great stead as we look to continue the momentum the team has gathered in recent years, allowing us to support more local businesses with large and complex facilities.”