Wirral property and M&A  finance firm The Harrogate Group has announced the appointment of a new non-executive director

Sam Miller is joining property finance firm The Harrogate Group as a non-executive director.

Based in Wirral and with another office in Birmingham, The Harrogate Group was founded in 2019 by Faisal Arif and former Liverpool-based barrister Sue Wright. It helps secure bridging funds for property developments and mergers and acquisitions.

Most recently a partner at Clearwater Corporate Finance where he was head of growth, Sam has previously developed and brought to market an innovative housing scheme that helped first time buyers secure a place  on the housing ladder.

He offers more than 20 years experience in the M&A and corporate finance sector and has previously held positions with HBoS Integrated Finance, RBS TCF and Ascension Ventures. He will join Harrogate in September.

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Chief executive Faisal Arif said: “Myself and the board are delighted to welcome Sam to The Harrogate Group. He brings with him an extensive network of relationships and unrivalled experience in both corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions.

“As we conclude the plans for our expansion and growth, which will be announced shortly, Sam brings invaluable commercial and governance expertise.”