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Leumi UK hires experienced Senior Relationship Director to join the Hotel Finance team

Posted: 28th February 2024   |   Share

Steve Crosswell

Specialist lender Leumi UK has appointed Steve Crosswell as a Senior Relationship Director on the Hotel Finance team.

Crosswell brings more than 20 years’ experience of lending within the hospitality sector. He joins Leumi UK from Cynergy Bank, where he worked as a Relationship Director. He previously worked at Metro Bank and NatWest/RBS.

Crosswell formerly sat on the committee of the Leisure Property Forum, an events and networking group for those working in the leisure and hospitality property sector.

He has joined the Hotel Finance desk to assist Leumi UK’s continued growth, focusing on boutique, city-centre hotels in prime European destinations.

Louise Gillon, Head of Hotel Finance at Leumi UK, said: “The Hotel Finance team is delighted to welcome Steve to our ranks. He brings a wealth of experience in hotel lending from a range of respected organisations, and we feel that he will be a great addition as we seek to expand our activities in the UK and Europe.”

Steve Crosswell, Senior Relationship Director, Hotel Finance at Leumi UK, said: “Leumi UK’s Hotel Finance team is well known as one of the most active specialists in the market, and it’s exciting to join them as they go from strength to strength. I look forward to contributing to their efforts in onboarding new clients as well as supporting their extensive list of long-term, valued customers.”