Skipton Business Finance (SBF) has reinforced its dedication to supporting SMEs in the Midlands by appointing Vicky Hawkins as its new regional sales director.
Based in Birmingham, Vicky will report to Jim Furey, sales director for the North West and Midlands, and will focus on driving the company’s growth and strengthening its presence across the region.
Working in close collaboration with introducers, brokers and SBF’s experienced teams, she will be instrumental in delivering tailored working capital solutions to help Midlands-based businesses achieve their ambitions.
Vicky brings over two decades of experience in corporate and commercial banking, having developed expertise in relationship management, sales, business development and operations. She has an extensive background in invoice finance and asset-based lending, supporting numerous SMEs in unlocking the funding required to expand.
Most recently, Vicky served as an invoice finance specialist at Santander UK, where she generated new business through a mix of self-sourced leads and referrals from the corporate and commercial banking network. Her earlier career includes senior roles at Santander in Birmingham, such as new business integration officer and relationship manager, as well as experience with NatWest as part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group.
Commenting on her new role, Vicky said: “I am thrilled to be joining Skipton Business Finance at such an exciting time in its growth journey. Having worked with SMEs in the West Midlands for many years, I understand how vital flexible working capital solutions are to their success. I look forward to helping more businesses access the support they need to grow and thrive.”
Jim Furey, sales director for the North West and Midlands, added: “Vicky brings a wealth of knowledge, energy and experience to our team. Her background in corporate banking and her passion for supporting SMEs make her an excellent addition to Skipton Business Finance. We’re excited to see the positive impact she will have in driving new opportunities across Birmingham and the wider Midlands.”
