N4 Partners has appointed Gordon Merrylees, the former managing director of entrepreneurship for NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank, as the firm prepares to launch a new fund targeting early-stage UK businesses.
During his 36 years at RBS, he supported countless entrepreneurs, start-ups and high-growth SMEs, launching the bank’s first in-house Entrepreneur Accelerator programme and the subsequent creation of 12 accelerator hubs.
New director Merrylees commented: “Throughout my career I’ve always been incredibly passionate about supporting the growth of talented entrepreneurs and startup businesses across the UK.