New commercial director appointed at NatWest

NatWest has appointed Pam Sheemar to the role of director of commercial banking for Staffordshire and Shropshire.

In her new role, Pam (pictured) will lead a team of relationship managers as they support SMEs with their everyday banking needs and as they achieve their long-term business goals related to enterprise and climate.

Pam has worked for NatWest for more than 10 years.

She previously worked as entrepreneur development manager at NatWest 's Accelerator Hub in Birmingham and is currently the global co-chair of NatWest 's Multi-Cultural Employee Led Network.

In addition to this, she is an influencer in the West Midlands eco-system as director for Birmingham Tech and executive committee member for the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce.

Pam has completed a one-year placement in the bank 's commercial and corporate banking team in the Midlands and East region as part of an intensive, disruptive, placement programme.

The programme has been run as a pilot and NatWest 's ambition is for it to evolve, supporting colleagues to bridge skills gaps and prepare for new opportunities.

Pam said: “I am incredibly excited about the new role supporting customers across Staffordshire and Shropshire as we continue rebuild the country post Covid-19.

“There are some fantastic businesses in the region and I look forward to working with them as well as the wider business ecosystem in the coming months.

“My one-year placement has been an incredible experience. The programme provided me with a unique opportunity to develop specialist skills and knowledge, and it 's an opportunity that I am sure will continue to benefit others in the future. ”

Abe Tilling, regional managing director of commercial and corporate banking at NatWest, added: “Over the last year, Pam has delivered and supported a range of cross-franchise workstreams and established strong working relationships within the Commercial Bank.

“In her new role and I have no doubt she will continue to build on these relationships and as well as new ones, and delivery positive outcomes for our customers across the region. ”