Based in Maven’s Nottingham office, Richard will be responsible for identifying and backing new local businesses via the MEIF Debt Funds. Richard will also support existing portfolio companies across the East & South East Midlands with a particular focus in the Leicestershire area.

Richards brings over 16 years’ financial services experience to the role having held senior positions at leading UK banks including HSBC, Yorkshire Bank and most recently Santander Corporate Bank where he was Relationship Director, responsible for developing new customer relationships and portfolio management.