Reward Funding has appointed Martyn Evans (pictured, left) as business development director to boost its presence in the North East.
Evans has over 20 years of sales experience and more than a decade in business development and lending, with a history of managing portfolios and building relationships across the intermediary network.
Evans will focus on developing new business in the region, expanding Reward Funding’s offering and working with brokers and introducers.
He will also work with commercial networks to promote funding solutions.
Evans said: “Joining Reward felt like the natural next step in my career. The business has a fantastic reputation in the industry for being agile, relationship-led and genuinely committed to supporting SMEs.
“What really stood out to me was Reward’s determination to back businesses that others overlook, as well as the team’s values around service, speed and delivery.
“I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running and building momentum by leveraging the trusted relationships and experience I’ve developed over the years.”
Evans added: “To be able to play a key role in further strengthening Reward’s foundation in the regions I know well is exciting, so I can’t wait to get out on the road and start making an impact.”
Gemma Wright (pictured, right), managing director – sales & distribution at Reward Funding, said: “Martyn brings a people-first mindset, great experience and a proactive, relationship-led approach, all key ingredients in the ‘Reward way’.
“His arrival will help us deepen our presence in the North East and beyond — regions full of opportunity for innovators who need an entrepreneurial mindset and a fresh approach to lending.”
