Richard Bearman

Co-Chief Banking Officer, British Business Bank

Richard has over 25 years’ experience in the banking sector and over that time has developed a real passion for working with and supporting entrepreneurs.

As Co-Chief Banking Officer at the British Business Bank, Richard oversees a new Relationship Management function, which will help to support and service a consistent and holistic approach towards the Bank’s delivery partners and enable them to create a seamless growth pathway for businesses across the Bank’s products.

Prior to joining the Bank in 2019, Richard was UK Head of Small Business at HSBC, where he led and supported 1,200 colleagues serving the UK SME market, set the strategic direction, and led the business to evolve its channels and grow its customer base. Previously to that role Richard led various Mid-Market and Business Banking Relationship Management teams.

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