Clydesdale adds two more to Corporate & Structured Finance

Clydesdale Bank Corporate & Structured Finance has appointed two new associate directors as part of the continued expansion of its London team.

Graham Slevin joins from Allied Irish Bank plc where he began his career seven years ago as a graduate trainee. His most recent role was as a relationship manager in the corporate banking division of AIB Capital Markets with responsibility for a portfolio of large and mid market corporate clients across a number of sectors.

Peter Upton arrives from the Clydesdale Bank Financial Solutions Centre at Paddington where he managed a portfolio of corporate and commercial connections in sectors including; manufacturing, agriculture, property and leisure. Prior to joining Clydesdale Bank in 2007 he spent six years with RBS originating and managing relationships in the hotel and leisure sector.

At Clydesdale Bank Corporate & Structured Finance they will each manage a diverse portfolio of corporate and leveraged connections.

Andrew Merrifield, regional director of Clydesdale Bank Corporate & Structured Finance (CSF) in the South of England, said: “Our CSF division has become a significant force in the deals market over the past few years and has won respect from companies and advisors alike for remaining open for business and building market share notwithstanding the challenging economic environment.

“We have already recruited 13 people so far this year and these latest appointments reflect our continued growth and commitment to the UK corporate and acquisition finance market.”