ALDERMORE ANNOUNCES NEW COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR FOR STRUCTURED FINANCE

06 October 2025

Aldermore today announces the appointment of Oli Watts as Commercial Director of Structured Finance within its Business Finance leadership team.

In this newly created role, Oli will spearhead the bank’s expansion into structured funding solutions for SMEs, with a particular focus on asset-backed transactions.

Oli comes with a wealth of experience. He’s spent over 25 years in the financial industry. He joins Aldermore from ABN AMRO, where he held the role of Managing Director, Asset Based Finance UK. Oli started his career as a Management Accountant and progressed into senior leadership roles in Finance, such as Finance Director at RBS Invoice Finance and NatWest Commercial and Corporate Banking before switching into customer-facing, business leadership roles, such as Head of Client Management, Invoice Finance at NatWest.

Danielle Soto, Manging Director, Business Finance and Savings, Aldermore said:

“I’m delighted to welcome Oli to our Business Finance leadership team. His deep sector experience and proven ability to drive high-value transactions will help Aldermore deliver more tailored, end-to-end funding solutions for growing SMEs - particularly in areas where bespoke structures will help unlock real growth.”

Oli Watts, Commercial Director, Structured Finance, Aldermore said:

“I’m excited to join Aldermore at a time when UK businesses need more flexible, sophisticated funding than ever. I look forward to applying my experience to help the team reach new heights of success.

“Aldermore’s reputation for agility and customer focus means we can deliver truly tailored, end-to-end financing solutions. Mid-market SMEs are the backbone of the UK economy and deserve to be supported by funding partners who can provide a sustainable diversity of products to meet their complex and evolving needs. We see major opportunities across structured finance and I’m keen to accelerate our ability to support ambitious businesses as they scale.”