Lloyds Bank bolsters West Midlands team

Lloyds Bank has strengthened its support for businesses in the West Midlands with four new hires, including a new area director in its real estate team.

Craig Baldwin (pictured) will become area director for Lloyds ' real estate team in the West Midlands, providing specialist expertise for local businesses in the construction, housing and property development sectors.

Firms will also benefit from the experience of Sharon Woodhead who joins as regional director.

The West Midlands team will be bolstered further by the appointment of Dalia Ahmed as a relationship director in Birmingham, while Bobby Bains joins as a relationship manager for businesses in the Black Country.

The new appointments will all report into Amanda Dorel, regional director for the West Midlands at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

She said: “Our new joiners and team promotions bring valuable experience and knowledge to their roles and complement the existing strengths within our team well.

“The continued growth and evolution of our team on the ground in the West Midlands will ensure that we can give local businesses tailored and relationship-led support, with a banking partner that truly understands their sector, region and the challenges they will face during this crucial phase of the economy 's recovery and beyond. ”