Aldermore has expanded its commercial real estate team with the appointments of Paul Barnsley and Matt Cross as business development managers.
Paul Barnsley brings 30 years of experience in commercial and corporate banking, having started his career on the NatWest Group graduate scheme. He has held senior roles at Clydesdale, HSBC, and Santander, funding real estate investments and developments across a wide range of property sectors and regions throughout the UK.
Matt Cross joins Aldermore with 25 years of commercial and real estate banking experience. He previously spent seven years at Cynergy Bank as a relationship director, where he played a key role in growing the balance sheet across the North of England. Prior to this, Matt held various managerial positions at NatWest and RBS over an 18-year period, including origination and relationship management.
Azfar Rizvi, director for commercial real estate at Aldermore, said: “I’m delighted to welcome both Paul and Matt to the team. Their wealth of experience, deep sector knowledge, and regional expertise will be invaluable as we continue delivering flexible, innovative real estate solutions for our clients. These appointments reflect our commitment to investing in exceptional talent and strengthening our commercial real estate offering across the UK.”
Paul Barnsley commented: “Joining Aldermore is an exciting opportunity to work with a team that’s committed to making a real difference in the commercial real estate market. Drawing on my experience across multiple sectors and regions, I’m looking forward to helping clients navigate complex projects and secure funding solutions that drive growth and success.”
Matt Cross added: “I’m excited to join Aldermore and work with a team that shares my passion for helping businesses achieve their goals within the commercial real estate market. I look forward to building strong relationships and providing tailored funding solutions that support our clients ambitions.”
