A new Business Development Manager has joined professional services group Leonard Curtis in Stoke-on-Trent, underlining the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence in Staffordshire.
Qualified Chartered Management Accountant Ellie Woodhouse has worked in the finance sector for over 14 years, 12 of which were with Handelsbanken’s private banking, credit underwriting and commercial banking teams.
Ellie has dealt with a wide range of individuals and businesses across all sectors, with vast experience assisting the leisure and care sectors, as well as residential and commercial property investors.
Ellie said: “I am passionate about supporting SMEs. I am really looking forward to using the extensive lender network at Leonard Curtis to source the best solutions for their borrowing needs and supporting them to achieve their goals.”
She joins the firm’s Stoke office, based on Festival Park, which was opened last September offering restructuring, funding and legal support for local thriving SME businesses as well as those navigating the challenges of the current economic environment, including higher interest rates, cost of living & accessing appropriate funding.
Chris Knott, Director at Leonard Curtis in Stoke, said: “She brings a wealth of direct experience with business owners, and her property experience will be invaluable as we help tackle specific issues facing that sector.”
Becky Owen, Commercial Finance Director at Leonard Curtis: “Ellie is a key addition to the LC team, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to our business as we reach for further growth, supporting SMEs with vital solutions.”
Dan Booth, CEO at Leonard Curtis added: “Ellie is a blue chip hire who understands pressures on business owners. She will strengthen a team already working closely with many businesses within Staffordshire and Cheshire. It is part of our commitment to invest in the region, create jobs, and make it easier for us to assist local businesses faster and more effectively.”
Leonard Curtis has 28 regional offices across the UK and the Channel Islands, and employs more than 290 people, specialising in restructuring & insolvency, funding, and legal services for SMEs, larger corporates, and their advisers.
