Meet the Team

Simon chairs the Investment Committee and will be responsible for ensuring the company delivers the investment strategy and adheres with the lending policy. He will represent Bondholders’ interests and manage any conflicts of interest should they arise. Simon has over 35 years of experience in Business and Corporate banking across the UK, having spent the last 10 years as an Area Director, leading Corporate Banking teams for both Barclays Bank and Yorkshire Bank. He has also served as an investment committee member of a regional fund management business providing tailored funding solutions to businesses across the north east of England and is Head of Finance at Union Property Services Group, a privately owned property development, management and investment business with assets in excess of £400 million.

Norm is the Co-Founder and Director of CARLTON Bonds and has over 30 years’ experience in property development, infrastructure projects, project finance and alternative finance. He has held senior Director roles at public and private companies. Norm has led numerous investments and exit transactions including both IPOs and acquisitions. He has raised over £100m of project finance for property and infrastructure projects working with private equity investors and a range of development finance providers. Norm is an FCA Approved Person, holds the RICS Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management from The College of Estate Management, Reading University, and an MBA from Bradford University.

Craig is the Co-Founder and Director of CARLTON Bonds and has over 30 years’ experience in property development, asset management, project finance, alternative finance and technology solutions. Previously, Craig was Regional Production Director for Bryant Homes (now Taylor Wimpey), responsible for a £60 million annual development programme. Craig led the Production Team and delivered circa 450 homes per annum. Craig has built strong relationships with a network of landowners, agents, introducers and intermediaries to facilitate deal origination for CARLTON Bonds. Craig is an FCA Approved Person, a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and holds an MBA from the University of Teesside.