Highly experienced former broker Hamish Malcolm joins Close Brothers Asset Finance's Scotland team for Highlands and Islands and Aberdeen regions
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A merchant banking firm has appointed an experienced former broker to oversee sales in the Highlands.
Hamish Malcolm is to take up the role of sales manager on the Scotland team of Close Brothers Asset Finance.
His new position will also include overseeing the Aberdeen area.
Mr Malcolm has over 30 years experience in the financial services sector including the last 10 years as a broker in the Highlands and Islands region.
He also has an extensive background in the banking sector including in branch, credit and business development roles.
Mr Malcolm said: “I am really looking forward to this next chapter in my career, and I can honestly say that this is the only banking role that could have tempted me away from brokering.
“This is because I know first-hand how Close Brothers Asset Finance looks after its customers through all economic cycles.
“They are well known throughout the sector not only for customer care, but for the innovative ways they structure deals that work for their clients, which is something I’m particularly looking forward to.”
Jackie Cooke, managing director of the Scotland team, added: “I am absolutely delighted to welcome Hamish to the team.
“We’ve worked closely with him for a long time and know all about what he’s capable of.
“Hamish has an outstanding reputation and network of contacts in the north of Scotland and is why this appointment couldn’t have come at a better time.
“Hamish joining the team sends a strong message to businesses in the region that we remain open for business and are fully committed for the long-term.”
Close Brothers is a UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading.
It employs over 3,700 people, principally in the UK and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 250.
