David Burford (pictured), formerly a business development manager at Barclays Bank, has become the latest addition to the commercial finance specialists team at Commercial Expert.
Burford spent nine years at Barclays before making the switch to Commercial Expert. In his new role, he will be an appointed representative covering Cardiff.
His appointment to Commercial Expert marks the third in just six months, underscoring the company’s increasing footprint across the UK. With a career spanning over two decades, Burford has built relationships with a range of local and national brokers, aiding businesses of all sizes in securing finance.
At Barclays, Burford was charged with the oversight of more than 200 IFA/mortgage broker firms, presiding over an annual turnover in excess of £250m. In his
Burford said: “Emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic brings unique challenges for businesses, particularly concerning access to fair and ethical finance. The property market remains vibrant, but the wealth of opportunities available necessitates education on the appropriate type of finance for clients.”
“Dispensing the correct advice is now more critical than ever. My new role at Commercial Expert reassures me that I will be integral in ensuring that individuals receive the advice they need.”
Commercial Expert has operated with the Appointed Representative (AR) model since 2018. The model provides commercial finance specialists the ability to offer regionalised support to those seeking funding in their local area.
Mike Coates, director of Commercial Expert, said: “I am ecstatic to have someone with David’s experience joining our team. Our support for businesses and the self-employed across the UK has increased significantly over the last few years. David’s appointment will help us to continue that support.”
“Our AR model was designed to give independent commercial finance experts the chance to expand their business by providing them with a support network and access to better deals. It’s proven to be an effective way of ensuring more customers have improved access to the right kind of finance.”
