Middlesbrough-based GB Bank has recruited Rob Lankey as its new chief commercial officer as it ramps up operations following the grant of its full UK banking licence.
Mr Lankey joins GB Bank after more than 30 years in the financial services sector, having worked in a range of organisations in the specialist lending and banking industry and has launched, built and grown a number of short and long-term lending businesses. He was one of the four start-up members of Aldermore Bank plc, held senior positions at Shawbrook Bank and Amicus Finance plc and was also the CEO of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB).
Mr Lankey joins GB Bank from specialist property finance company Chordis Capital along with three key members of his team. assistant relationship manager Jacqueline Prentice, relationship manager John Pointer and underwriter Jeveria Tazim.
