Unity Trust Bank appoints healthcare lead

Unity Trust Bank has appointed Paul Kelly as healthcare lead in a newly created role supporting the bank's growing focus on the healthcare sector.

Based at the Birmingham-headquartered bank, Paul brings more than 25 years of banking experience and has worked at Unity since 2020.

As healthcare lead, he will drive the bank's national strategy for healthcare customers, supporting organisations across the care home, pharmacy, dental and specialist care sectors.

Paul said: “Every community needs access to good quality healthcare services – be that a child receiving dental treatment; an adult requiring specialist support or a vulnerable older person living in a care home.

“Unity has actively supported the social and specialist care sector for over decade, particularly during difficult times such as the Covid pandemic.

“Unity has a team of specialist healthcare relationship managers across the UK who understand how these sectors work, the unique regulatory and organisational frameworks they work within, and the specific banking needs of their business. 

“Since joining Unity six years ago as a relationship manager, I have provided high value lending facilities to healthcare businesses to help them deliver positive social impact in their communities.

“I’m delighted to now lead our healthcare strategy to look at more ways that Unity can serve the sector.”

Paul’sappointment reflects Unity Trust Bank's continued commitment to organisations delivering frontline health and social care services across the UK.

Martin Tighe, head of commercial at Unity Trust Bank, added: “As an ethical lender, we’re committed to delivering positive social impact as well as sustainable financial returns. 

“The two go hand in hand at Unity.

“With a wealth of experience in the sector, Paul will spearhead our healthcare strategy and further expand our growing customer base.”

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