Yorkshire and Clydesdale banks name new small business banking director

YORKSHIRE and Clydesdale banks have appointed Gary Lumby as director of small business banking.

Mr Lumby (pictured) takes on the newly-created role after working as head of retail for Yorkshire Bank, where he has built-up strong relationships in the business community.

Steve Fletcher, head of sales development, succeeds Mr Lumby as head of retail.

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks operate small business banking through branches across England and Scotland.

In his new role, Mr Lumby will take the lead in shaping this area of the business and driving it forward. He has also appointed Claire Shields as head of small business banking – moving up from her role as head of direct banking.

Mr Lumby, 51, joined Yorkshire bank in 1998 and has worked in the banking industry for more than 30 years.

As an active member of the Yorkshire business community, he has been president of Leeds Chamber of Commerce and a non-executive director of Business Link Yorkshire. He was awarded the MBE for services to the finance industry in the 2008 New Years Honours List.