Fiducia Commercial Network has hired Norman Chambers as its executive relationship director.

Chambers joins from the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers where he worked as managing director.

At NAFCB, he helped to drive strategic growth and supported the interests of member brokers, lenders, and the broader commercial finance community, including government bodies.

He also has regular contact with HM Treasury, the Business Finance Council, the British Business Bank, and the Bank of England to improve access to finance for SMEs.

During his 30-year career, Chambers has also held roles at NatWest and RBS.

In his new role, he will support the growth and further improvement of the commercial broker network.

Fiducia Group chief executive officer Marcus Grimshaw says: “I am excited to welcome Norman to the Fiducia Commercial Network team. Having worked with him during my time as chair of the NACFB, his deep knowledge of the financial sector and commitment to the commercial finance community, along with his connections and influence, will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and elevate our service offerings.”

“He is a shining example of our core values, and crucially, he will be a guiding light to commercial finance brokers and firms when they decide where and how they transact their business. They and we will not take Norman’s endorsement of us lightly.”

Chambers adds: “I am really pleased to have been given the opportunity to join the Fiducia Commercial Network Team. I look forward to supporting and growing the business by building and developing existing and new relationships to help serve the SME community.”

“This work will underpin my ethos of encouraging brokers to be the modern-day bank managers by navigating and supporting businesses across the UK seeking access to finance and other connected services as the trusted adviser.”