Close Finance has announced a major boost to its teams in Jersey and Guernsey. The four new appointments bolster the company’s commitment to building strong and trusted partnerships with its customers.

Managing Director Kevin Allen welcomed the new arrivals, adding that despite their very different backgrounds, all four share a common commitment and passion for providing exceptional service.

“We welcome this diversity within our business”, he said. “It challenges traditional thinking and broadens our capacity for creativity in delivering the most appropriate funding solutions for our customers”.

Brenda Ricou takes up the role of Operations Administrator and Front of House in Jersey, meeting clients and suppliers when they visit the office. A keen baker, in her spare time Brenda loves cooking and her speciality is lemon drizzle cake – although she also makes a delicious traditional Scottish pudding known as a Cranachan!

New to the lending team are Customer Relationship Administrator’s Tristan Knill, Morgan Mattioli and Lucas Talbot.

Tristan Knill has joined Close Finance in Jersey after five years working in luxury hotels and high end bars and his goal is to bring the skills he’s learnt in the hospitality sector to the finance industry. A keen sportsman, outside of work Tristan loves being outdoors and is particularly keen on cycling, tennis and football.

He’s joined in the Jersey lending team by Morgan Mattioli who’s passionate about building strong relationships and ensuring every customer has a great experience. She says the role of Customer Relationship Administrator has helped her grow in confidence, take on new challenges and supported her commitment to continuous self-improvement. When she’s not at work, Morgan is a proud dog parent to Missy and Chewbacca and loves spending time with her family and friends.

Lucas Talbot joined the Close Finance team in Guernsey in January this year after completing his Business Management degree at the University of Hull. He’s looking forward to bringing a fresh perspective to his new role and is passionate about delivering outstanding service. Lucas is an avid football fan both on the pitch as well as an enthusiastic spectator.