We have an experienced team of investment, portfolio and business development executives.
Bethan has been investing in Welsh businesses for us since 2003.
Beverley leads our communications and marketing, ICT and facilities teams here at the Development Bank of Wales.
Carmine is an investment executive in the technology venture investments team.
An experienced industrialist and financier, Carol started her career in the oil and gas industry before moving into banking.
Based in St. Asaph, Claire works with developers and contractors across north and mid-Wales.
David is one of our investment directors, managing our new investments team, our portfolio team and Help to Buy Wales.
Emily offers admin and operational support to our technology investment executives.
Emily provides business development support to our investment and portfolio teams.
As well as being chair of the Development Bank of Wales Board, Gareth currently holds a number of non-executive directorships and advisory roles.
Gareth is the deputy portfolio manager in our equity portfolio team.
Management team
Giles has over 20 years senior management and private-equity experience. He is also a business angel and a member of the Bar Council of England & Wales.
Heather is an investment executive specialising in loans between £1,000 and £100,000 in north Wales.
Huw is an FCIB qualified banker with over 25 years’ experience in the banking sector.
Janet offers admin and operational support to our portfolio executives.
Jo manages our business development team and co-ordinates all of the Development Bank of Wales’ business development activity.
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.
Management team
Kevin leads the Development Bank of Wales' internal finance and administration teams.
Leanna is a senior portfolio executive in our equity portfolio team.
Margaret’s 30-year career has seen her own and operate a container shipping line, port terminals and road haulage fleet.
Mike is our group investment director, managing teams who deal with over £1bn in funds.
Natalie provides administrative support to our new investments team.
Natalie offers admin support to our property development executives.
Navid is an assistant investment executive in the new investments team.
Nicola is a property development executive in our dedicated property team.
Paul leads a team of investment executives focused on investing in intellectual property-rich companies.
Philip is an investment executive in our technology venture investments team.
Raymond is a portfolio executive working across mid and west Wales.
Rhian is one of our investment directors, managing our technology, micro loan and equity portfolio teams.
Richard specialises in equity investments for technology-rich companies.
Rob is our director of strategy, leading on future fundraising and strategic planning.
Roger Jeynes is an independent non-executive director for the Development Bank of Wales.
Ruby is an assistant investment executive in the new investments team.
Portfolio executive Sam works in our equity portfolio team.
Sarah is a portfolio 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.
Steve manages a team of dedicated technology investment and portfolio executives.
Stewart is a portfolio executive based in our north Wales offices.
Zoë invests in technology-rich early growth and start-up companies here in Wales.
Our micro loans team specialise working with small and micro businesses providing loans from £1,000 up to £100,000.
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 £100,000 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 business development 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.