The British Business Bank has appointed a new senior manager for the South West. Edward Tellwright will be focused on improving access to financial support for firms in the region, according to the government-owned development institution.
He will have a particular focus on Bristol, Dorset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, but will also work with the bank’s Cornwall and Isles of Scilly representative, Lloyd Brina.
Mr Tellwright started his career with an angel network in the South West, supporting businesses to raise more than £70m. Before his business career, he played professional rugby with stints at Sale Sharks, Rotherham and Jersey. More recent roles included working at South West chamber of commerce Business West, assisting early-stage businesses and on StartUp Loans, before moving to Innovate UK EDGE.
