Cornerstone Commercial Finance has appointed Steve Brown as Senior Commercial Manager and Registered Individual (RI).

Steve, who lives in Nuneaton, has spent 25 years in the commercial finance sector, working in roles including NatWest’s Regional Director of Business Banking covering the Midlands as well as a Senior Lending Manager overseeing commercial lending applications. Latterly, Steve was Senior Director of Midlands Business Banking for the bank.

He now partners exclusively with Cornerstone Finance Group, leveraging access to more than 200 market-leading lenders.

Cornerstone Commercial Finance is part of the Cornerstone Finance Group, a hub of financial industry experts offering specialist interlinking services. The Group consists of commercial finance, mortgages, commercial insurance, wealth and protection.

Steve will join John Maude and Richard Sheard to strengthen Cornerstone’s Midlands presence, offering businesses a range of commercial lending solutions.

Kevin Morgan, our Managing Director, said: “Steve has a proven track record in robust financial management and business development that aligns with Cornerstone’s strategy of a relationship-led approach, providing bespoke solutions to clients.

“Bringing Steve on board bolsters our hugely-experienced Midlands team and means we can bring our breadth of commercial lending solutions to even more businesses across the region.”

Steve said: “I’m delighted to be joining Cornerstone Commercial Finance, a firm which has achieved NACFB Assured status and is known for delivering high quality, client focused commercial finance services.

“I’m passionate about supporting businesses and providing them with the right solution at the right time, and this move gives me the opportunity to continue to do that across the Midlands region and beyond.”

John Maude, Head of Commercial for the Midlands at Cornerstone Commercial Finance, said: “Having worked with Steve for more than 15 years previously I know the commitment and depth of knowledge he brings to his new role.

“Cornerstone’s Midlands team now has more than 100 years of experience between us, making us a truly compelling proposition for businesses in the region looking for support to grow.”

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