We have strengthened our leadership team with two senior appointments, marking another key milestone in a landmark year for the business.

Following our 10th anniversary in 2024 and a successful management buyout earlier this year, we have appointed Andrew Welton as Relationship Development Director and Carly Dove as Director of Business Performance. These strategic hires reinforce our commitment to delivering exceptional client service and funding support across the region.

Both roles are designed to support continued growth and build on the strong foundations established over the past decade. The focus will be on deepening funder relationships, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring seamless delivery for clients.

Andrew Welton joins us following a successful tenure at global insurance broker Gallagher, where he led business development across the North East. His early career was spent in business development for a marketing agency, giving him a strong foundation in client engagement and commercial strategy. In his new role at CCBS, Andrew will focus on cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring their funding needs are not only met – but exceeded.

Carly Dove brings over a decade of senior leadership experience from the global education technology sector. During her 11-year tenure in a senior marketing role, she led regional programmes and built high-performing teams that consistently delivered measurable commercial results. As Director of Business Performance, Carly will apply her strategic and operational expertise to drive efficiencies, support growth, and enhance delivery for both clients and funding partners.

Graeme Harrison, Managing Director at CCBS Group, commented:

“Andrew’s experience across marketing and financial services makes him a fantastic addition to the team. He brings energy, insight, and a genuine passion for helping businesses grow – strengthening our ability to connect clients with the right funder at the right time.

“The buyout earlier this year was a defining moment for CCBS. It’s given us the opportunity to move forward with fresh ideas and renewed momentum. Carly’s appointment into this newly created role is a key part of that journey, helping us build the structure needed to support our next phase of growth.”

Since our launch in 2014, CCBS Group has achieved consistent year-on-year growth and built a strong reputation for navigating the complex funding landscape on behalf of SMEs across the North East – from Northumberland to Teesside. Having supported hundreds of businesses with tailored commercial finance solutions, the new appointments signal the firm’s continued investment in people and services as it enters an exciting new chapter.