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Metro Bank appoints Alison Whistance as Head of Corporate Banking for Wales and the South West to expand regional corporate banking presence.

September 11 2025

Metro Bank Hires New Head of Corporate Banking for Wales and South West

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Metro Bank has appointed Alison Whistance as Head of Corporate Banking for Wales and the South West. Based in Cardiff, Alison will be responsible for growing Metro Bank’s corporate banking presence across the region, as well as growing a dedicated team. 

With over 15 years corporate banking experience, Alison has joined from Lloyds Banking Group where she was Head of Private Capital. 

Metro Bank supports UK businesses by providing a personalised service through our relationship-led proposition. Its expert Corporate and Structured Finance teams understand the importance of offering tailored solutions and offers a comprehensive suite of lending products. Metro Bank works with both owner-managed and sponsor backed companies and supports on a broad range of corporate banking activities including; refinancing, acquisitions, Management Buy-Outs/Management Buy-Ins, business growth and working capital.

Cormac Burns, Director of Corporate Banking at Metro Bank commented: “Alison’s appointment will help us to expand our corporate banking offering in Wales and the South West and we are delighted she’s joined the team. Metro Bank is committed to showing how successful relationship banking can be; becoming a trusted partner to all of our customers as we support their ambitions and growth objectives.”

Alison Whistance, Head of Corporate Banking, Wales and South West said: “Metro Bank’s commitment to relationship banking and truly understanding the needs of its customers sets it apart. I’m really excited to get started and looking forward to catching up with my local professional and advisory network over the coming weeks and months to discuss how Metro Bank can represent some of the excellent businesses across Wales and the South West.”

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