Valerie Leah MLIBF DipAF BA (hons)

Valerie Leah has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Valerie most recently held the position of National Sales Director at Propel Finance since March 2022. Prior to that, they were the Regional Sales Director at the same company, specializing in Business Asset Finance and leading high-performing teams.

From 2019 to 2020, Valerie served as the Business Development Director at Lombard. Before that, they had an extensive tenure at Santander UK, where they held various roles including Director of Asset Finance North West and Director of Transactional Banking and Liquidity from 2012 to 2019.

Valerie also held a position as Head of Asset Finance Propositions at Banco Santander from 2015 to 2018. Their early career includes a role as a Business Development Manager at Co-operative Financial Services from 2006 to 2012, and as a Senior Business Auditor at Coop from 2001 to 2006.

Throughout their career, Valerie has demonstrated expertise in sales, finance, banking, and asset management.

Valerie Leah MLIBF DipAF BA (hons) completed a Diploma in Asset Finance from The London Institute of Banking & Finance from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Financial Services from Sheffield Hallam University, which they attended from 1993 to 1997.