Lara Townsend

Lara Townsend is an experienced executive currently serving as COO & MD Origination at Atrato Group since November 2018, where responsibilities include overseeing operational functions for external clients and managing business development, legal, compliance, sustainability, HR, and operations, achieving significant growth in personnel and assets under management. Prior to Atrato Group, Lara held various senior roles at Lloyds Bank from March 2013, including Director of Corporate Solutions, Portfolio Execution, and Infrastructure and Energy Finance, focusing on complex funding solutions, asset management, and transaction execution. Lara began a career at Lloyds Banking Group in September 2001, where expertise was developed in structured debt syndication and funding solutions. Educational qualifications include a 2:1 degree in Economics and Business Studies from The University of Edinburgh.