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The Cumberland Appoints Relationship Manager for South Lakes and Lancashire

The Cumberland Building Society has appointed Ben Hornby as relationship manager for its commercial team, with responsibility for the South Lakes and Lancashire region. Hornby brings over a decade of experience supporting businesses with their financial needs.

Hornby previously worked as a corporate manager at Handelsbanken in South Lakes and Lancaster, where he managed a portfolio of SME customers. Before that, he spent 15 years at NatWest in roles including business relationship management, specialist advice, and customer banking.

The Cumberland stated that Hornby’s appointment reflects its commitment to delivering a relationship-managed service to its business customers. The mutual highlighted his experience across the region and his commitment to face-to-face banking.

For letting agents and inventory clerks in South Lakes and Lancashire, this appointment signals The Cumberland’s ongoing focus on local business support and relationship banking in the commercial property sector.