Aldermore has expanded its commercial real estate team with the appointment two new business development managers.

Paul Barnsley joins with 30 years of experience in commercial and corporate banking, having begun his career on the NatWest Group graduate scheme.

He has since held senior roles at Clydesdale, HSBC and Santander, where he supported real estate investments and developments across multiple property sectors and regions.

Matt Cross brings 25 years of experience in commercial and real estate banking.

He joins Aldermore from Cynergy Bank, where he spent seven years as relationship director and helped grow the balance sheet across the North of England.

Prior to that, he held a range of managerial roles at NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland over an 18-year period, focusing on origination and relationship management.

Aldermore commercial director commercial real estate Azfar Rizvi says: “I’m delighted to welcome both Paul and Matt to the team.

“Their wealth of experience, deep sector knowledge and regional expertise will be invaluable as we continue delivering flexible, innovative real estate solutions for our clients.

“These appointments reflect our commitment to investing in exceptional talent and strengthening our commercial real estate offering across the UK.”

Barnsley says: “Joining Aldermore is an exciting opportunity to work with a team that’s committed to making a real difference in the commercial real estate market.

“Drawing on my experience across multiple sectors and regions, I’m looking forward to helping clients navigate complex projects and secure funding solutions that drive growth and success.”

Cross adds: “I’m excited to join Aldermore and work with a team that shares my passion for helping businesses achieve their goals within the commercial real estate market.

“I look forward to building strong relationships and providing tailored funding solutions that support our clients ambitions.”