We have an experienced team of investment, portfolio and business development executives.
Alex is an investment executive in the technology venture investments team.
Alwyn is a property development executive based in our West Wales office.
Andrew is the property services manager based in our Cardiff office.
Andrew is an investment executive in the technology venture investments team.
Anna is an assistant property development executive based in our north Wales office.
Ashley is an assistant investment executive in the new investments team.
Beth provides admin support to our property development team.
Beverley leads our communications, marketing and facilities teams here at the Development Bank of Wales.
Carl is a property development executive based in our South Wales office.
An experienced industrialist and financier, Carol started her career in the oil and gas industry before moving into banking.
Charlotte provides administrative support to our new investments team.
Claire is deputy fund manager in our dedicated property team based in Wrexham.
David is an assistant investment executive in the technology venture investments team.
David is an assistant investment executive in the new investments team.
Management team
David leads the Development Bank of Wales’ internal finance and administration teams.
Duncan is a deputy fund manager in our technology venture investments team.
Ed assists the technology ventures team with their investing in start-ups.
Elen leads a team providing the Group with accounting and support services.
Emily is an assistant investment executive in the new investments team.
As well as being chair of the Development Bank of Wales Board, Gareth currently holds a number of non-executive directorships and advisory roles.
Management team
Before joining the Development Bank of Wales, Giles was a partner at private equity firm TDR Capital LLP.
Loan portfolio team
Guy is our portfolio director, he works with portfolio managers to shape our follow-on investment strategy.
Hannah is an investment support administrator in our micro loans team.
Huw is an FCIB qualified banker with over 25 years’ experience in the banking sector.
Jamie is a property development executive based in our South Wales office.
Janet offers admin and operational support to our portfolio executives.
Judi is the Development Bank of Wales’ company secretary and group compliance officer.
Based in Cardiff, Karl works with developers and contractors across south Wales.
Laura is our Angels Invest Wales regional investment manager in north Wales.
Leanna is the portfolio development manager in our equity portfolio team.
Margaret is a non-executive director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee.
Mark is a property development executive based in our north Wales offices. He covers north and west Wales.
Matthew is an assistant investment executive in the new investments team.
Michael is a deputy fund manager in our technology venture investments team.
Michael is an investment support analyst in our technology ventures team.
Mike is our group investment director, managing teams who deal with over £1bn in funds.
Natalie provides administrative support to our new investments team.
Nicola is a deputy fund manager in our dedicated property team.
Oksana is an investment support administrator in our technology ventures team.
Philip is an investment executive in our technology venture investments team.
Rhian is one of our investment directors, managing our technology, micro loan and equity portfolio teams.
Richard is a portfolio executive in the portfolio monitoring team.
Richard specialises in equity investments for technology-rich companies.
Rob is our director of strategy, leading on future fundraising and strategic planning.
Robert is the investment support coordinator based in our Cardiff office.
Roger Jeynes is an independent non-executive director for the Development Bank of Wales.
Roger is a property development executive based in our Wrexham and Llandudno offices.
Portfolio executive Sam works in our equity portfolio team.
Sarah is an investment executive specialising in seed investments for technology companies.
Steve is a senior investment executive within our new investments team. He specialises in succession deals.
Stewart is a portfolio executive based in our north Wales offices.
Our micro loans team specialise working with small and micro businesses providing loans from £1,000 up to £50,000.
Our highly experienced investments team is based throughout Wales and works with a range of high-growth businesses and their advisers offering loans and equity from £50,000 up to £5 million. They can support growth, succession and acquisitions.
Our loan portfolio team builds relationships with our customers to ensure our finance and investments help them to grow.
Our equity portfolio team builds relationships with our customers to ensure our finance and investments help them to grow.
Our technology ventures investment team focuses on innovative technology-based businesses from start-ups to early stage and established. They can provide both loans and equity depending on the business.
Our technical team co-ordinate and manage activity for the Development Bank of Wales’ investment and portfolio teams. They also deal with all new finance enquiries and work closely with other funders and advisers to ensure Welsh businesses are aware of the support available.
Our property development team invest in commercial and residential development projects in Wales.
Led by chief executive Giles Thorley, our executive and senior management team provide the investment strategy that drives real benefits to your business.
Our board of non-executive directors oversees the strategy and performance at the Development Bank of Wales, drawing on a wealth of regional and global business experience.