Darren is a solutions led financial expert with extensive knowledge across the industry, particularly the property and investment sectors. He has worked in the financial world for over 20 years, for the French insurer Groupe des Assurances Nationales and Scottish Amicable, before establishing Peritus in 1998. It was at that time Darren became aware of a real need for a company that could offer financial solutions, a complete financial service, and do it in an approachable, friendly manner. Peritus was born and stands by its original core objectives of bespoke client care, developing financial strategies and helping businesses grow.
Kerry co-founded Peritus with Darren Baker in 1998 and has been a powerful driving force behind the Company’s success. Kerry is detail focused with extensive experience in the financial industry. She is the business manager for Peritus ensuring the smooth running of the Company and overseeing the accounts department.
Steven started his career at Barclays Bank where he spent 9 years covering positions in corporate services and the Private Client’s business. Following Barclays, Steven spent 5 years at Abbey National as a Senior Lending Manager. Steven joined Close Brothers in 2006 and managed their Joint Venture funding business across both residential and commercial assets classes as well as managing the group lending relationships. In addition, Steven was Fund Manager for a number of their UK and European property funds and Deputy Managing Director of the Property Fund Management division of Close. Following the sale of the Close business to Alpha Real Capital in February 2011, Steven joined Alpha as a Partner and Head of Lending for their Property Lending Business.
Dean began his career at Abbey National (latterly Santander) employed in the unsecured and secured finance divisions culminating in his employment as a senior lending manager in 2003. In 2006 he joined the fund management team at Close Brothers before the team merged with Alpha Real Capital in 2011 where he assisted in the successful establishment of their lending and development products.
The Peritus Group is about finding finance for businesses and development. Our friendly team of industry experts make investment happen; they advise on all aspects of property finance, development and mezzanine, and they put the right people together.
Peritus Corporate Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Registration number 659343.
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