Richard Bearman has over 25 years’ experience in the banking sector and over that time has developed a real passion for working with and supporting entrepreneurs.
Richard Bearman oversees the Banking Relationship Management function, which helps to support a consistent and holistic approach towards the Bank’s delivery partners.
He was previously Managing Director, Small Business Lending at the Bank, which included responsibility for the Start Up Loans programme, which was rated by Forbes as its top-rated Small Business Loan and Start up Loan for three consecutive years
Prior to joining the Bank, Richard was UK Head of Small Business at HSBC, where he led and supported colleagues serving the UK SME market via face to face, telephony and digital channels. Richard set the strategic direction and led the business to evolve its channels and grow its customer base. Under Richard’s leadership, HSBC was voted Best Business Banking Provider in the Smart Money People British Bank Awards and Best Online Banking Provider in the Business Moneyfacts Awards.
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